Judicial college is responsible for overseeing and guiding training nationally. Justice Clerk is responsible for local training.
INTRODUCTORY: Prelim reading ; understanding of organisation of the bench; administration of court; roles and responsibilites of those in MC
CORE TRAINING: acquire and develop key skills, knowledge & understanding needed for a magistrate.
ACTIVITIES: x3 court observations; visit a prison/ young offenders / probatinory service facility
All new mag have a mentor. will be mentored for 1st 2 years between 8-11 court cases.
also have 6-7 training sessions with their mentor to discuss and reflect how skills and knowledge have been applied.
have to complete work books (ADULT/FAMILY/YOUTH BENCH BOOKS)
once completed the new mag can sit in court as one of three on the bench.
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