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Magistrates - Coggle Diagram
Magistrates
evaluation
better representation of society
53% are women
live/work locally (not a requirement
intimidating
lay = cheap reimbursed expenses
cheaper than Crown Court
availability = advantage but too influential
few appeals = good job in sentencing
role
sit and listen to cases
decide on the sentence
the role was established by the Justice of Peace Act 1361
volunteer and trained but unpaid
considered as giving back to their community
3 magistrates per case
powers are governed = Justices and Peace Act 1997 & Courts Act 2003
qualities
good character
understanding and communication
social awareness
maturity
can make a sound judgement
commitment and reliability
appointed by Lord Chief Justice (after 2013) - was Lord Chancellor
eligibility
18-65 yrs
no serious criminal conviction
not been banned from driving for 5-10 yrs
not bankrupt
must be able to serve 26 half days a year
not working or connect to a conflict of interest in the case i.e police officer
types of cases
mostly criminal (95%)
family (must be trained and experience (youth courts))
civil
council tax
TV licence
CPO and care orders
interview process
1st = qualities
2nd = how they would judge a case
Training if they pass the interview
1 - initial training - the basics of the role
mentoring - 6 setting, 18 months & keep a Personal Development log
core training - penal institutions & given a Core Workbook (knowledge & safeguarding)
consolidation - end of the 1st year -> preparing for their 1st appraisal
1st appraisal - agreement between the mentor and candidate about their competence
pro judges can sit (approx 130)