Aaron Bottomley - 20184789 - Task 2 Criminal Justice Environment
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Lay Magistrates are judges who preside over the Magistrates Court and are made up of the members of the British community
Lay Magistrates are also referred to as Justices of the peace
Anyone between 18 and 65 can become a Lay magistrate
Do you have what it takes to become a Lay Magistrate?
What is a Lay Magistrate?
Magistrates Are Volunteers from across England And Wales and judge over trials in the Magistrates court
A case in the Magistrates court is judged by 3 Magistrates
There Are 21,500 Magistrates across England and Wales(Scotland and Northern Ireland are monitored and governed separately)
What is a Lay Magistrate?
Examples of cases that are only dealt in the Magistrates court(Summary offences)
Public Drunkenness, Traffic Violations, Minor Assault
Example of Cases that can be dealt by the Magistrates Court or the Crown court (Either-way offences)
Theft, Handling stolen goods, Minor drugs cases
What is a Lay Magistrate?
Examples of cases that are not dealt in the Magistrates court and are passed onto the crown court :
Murder/ Manslaughter
Rape
Theft
Drug Distribution
What is a Lay Magistrate?
MagistratesWitness
Clerk of Court
Defendant
Lawyer
Court Usher
Artist Impression of a Magistrates Court session
OtherOther
The Magistrates Court
Becoming a Magistrate Involves contributing to your local community and the United Kingdom.
Gain experience and knowledge on the law of England and Wales
Enhance you communication skills which will benefit your future career
Great to include on a CV
Why Become a Magistrate
Enhance you decision making, communication and work efficiently in a group
Although its voluntary and a result no pay expenses such as travel costs and meals can be claimed back
Gain training that will also be advantageous in other careers related to law
Why Become a Magistrate
In conclusion if you want to become a Lay Magistrate you need to be the following:
Be between the ages of 18 - 65
A British Citizen
With the following Qualities
Good communication skills
Reliability
Time Management
Sound Judgement
Can “YOU” be a Magistrate?
To close with you wont be able to be Magistrate if:
If you are deaf or have issues with your hearing
Have any previous convictions
Have previous traffic violations within the last 5 – 10 years
If you are part are a member of the : E.g.. Police force, Military forces, Traffic warden
Can “YOU” be a Magistrate?
If you want to apply you can visit your local Magistrates court or visit:
https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate/apply-to-be-a-magistrate
Application
Information
https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate/can-you-be-a-magistrate
http://www.takepart.org/contentControl/documentControl/12477_12468_how%20to%20become%20a%20magistrate.pdf
http://www.findlaw.co.uk/law/criminal/criminal_courts/8036.html
Images
Slide 3 - http://www.magistrates-association.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/bench-16.jpg
Slide 4 - http://www.business-superstar.com/uploads/blog/Identity-Theft.jpg
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Slide 6 Image (edited) - http://www.cheshire.police.uk/images/magistrates-court.jpg
Slide 7 - http://www.magistrates-association.org.uk/pix/MIC2008%20thoughtful%20young%20man.jpg
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