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2. What is the second interview?

  • Basic questioning on why the applicant wants to become a lay magistrate
  • Mainly practical. Based on case studies to test applicants judgement, decision making and skills on sentencing
  • Mainly assessing suitability based on the 6 key qualities
  • Background checks

3. Magistrates can deal with Indictable offences, if the defendant chooses so.

  • False
  • True

4. Which of the following is an advantage of Lay magistrates?

  • Prosecution Bias
  • Good character
  • Local knowledge
  • Legal knowledge

5. Which Act introduced plea before revenue?

  • Criminal Justice Act 2003
  • The criminal procedure and investigations Act 1996
  • Courts and legal proceedings Act 1996
  • Civil proceedings and investigations plea Act 1999
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