Lay Magistrates

The use of Lay Magistrates in the English Justice System

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  • Created by: cjcandhm
  • Created on: 12-05-12 15:35

1. Which is not one of the six key qualities a lay magistrate should have?

  • Judicial apditude
  • Good character
  • Sound judgement
  • Commitment and Reliability
  • Understanding and Communication
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2. Magistrates are committed to sitting at least 36 half days a year?

  • False
  • True

3. Which of these does not automatically disqualify a person from being a lay magistrate?

  • Member of the Forces
  • Police Officer
  • Serious criminal conviction
  • Minor motoring offence
  • Undisclosed bankrupt

4. There are four areas of competence?

  • True
  • False

5. Which training session is conducted last?

  • Core
  • Activities
  • Initial Introductory

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Kayleigh

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well done, thanks.. would be better if you had more questions **

Sarah Fielding

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It's actually 26 half days per year, not 36. Your answer is wrong for one of them ^.^ but otherwise good quiz!

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