role of lay people

Question 1

role of lay people (criminal)

Answer 1

• decide whether the defendant is guilty or not
• only used in the crown court where the D pleads NOT GUILTY
• deal with bail applications, remand hearings and committal proceedings

Question 2

role of lay people (civil)

Answer 2

• used in limited circumstances and have a dual role
• licensing, family matters
• specialised lay people in youth courts that include most crimes except very serious ones
• they will attempt 10-17 year olds