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Lay magistrates (Qualifications (18-65 years old, British, Irish or…
Lay magistrates
Qualifications
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British, Irish or Commonwealth Citizens
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A person should be suitable in character, integrity and understanding
They must have judicial qualities, e.g. assimilate information, make reasoned decisions, work as a team
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Lay Magistrates are members of the public who are not legally qualified but sit as part time judges. There are 17,500 lay magistrates