1,500 lay magistrates appointed each year
- appointments made by the lord chancellor
- LAC ( Local advisory committees) place advertisements in a range of places to attract a wide variety of society
- candidates first apply to LAC - made up of 12 members some of which are magistrates
- Once they have applied, they face two interview panels.
- 1st interview - find if they have the 6 key qualities
- 2nd interview - practical test - presented with 2 case studies
- LAC then recommend to The Lord chancellor - who will appoint them
- Legal advisor - solicitor or barrister for at least 5 years
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