Selection And Appointment Of Magistrates Flashcards
You must be a citizen of which country
Britain
What age can you be appointed
18-65
What can you be disqualified for
1) undischarged bankruptcy
2) criminal record (minor excused)
3) disabilities (deaf)
4) if you are or related to police officer, traffic warden
Who appoints magistrates on behalf of the queen
Lord chancellor
How many days must be worked per annum
26 half days
What age must you retire
75
Who can’t be a magistrates because of their job
MP’s
Who recommends names to lord chancellor
LAC (Local advisory committee)
How many member does a LAC have
12
What must the LAC include under which act
1/3 non JP’s and a member from each political party
Police and magistrates court act
Who puts names forwards to LAC
Chambers of commerce
Political parties
Trades Union
How else are they found
Advertisements by local newspapers and radios
How many can be from the same occupation
15%
What do the two interviews by the LAC include
1) personal qualities
2) judicial aptitude test using case studies
Lord chancellor submits names to this person
Secretary for the state for justice
