Role of Magistrates

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How many days are Magistrates required to sit a year?
26 half days
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What is the bench of 3 made up of?
1 chairman and 2 wingmen
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What percentage of criminal cases do they deal with?
97% - which shows that most are minor offences
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Give 2 examples of criminal cases that magistrates might deal with
Remand hearings or bail applications
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Give 2 examples of civil cases that magistrates might deal with
Enforcements of debts or granting alcohol licenses
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Who do they have with them always and why?
A qualified legal advisor, as they are not legally trained themselves.
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What does the legal advisor do for them?
They explain the relevant points of law, legal procedures and possible sentencing. The end decision however, must be made by the magistrate and the magistrate ALONE.
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Who announces the decision in court?
The Chairman
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What kind of cases can magistrates hear?
They only ever really hear less serious criminal cases. The more serious ones are referred to higher courts.
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What are their sentencing powers?
Maximum sentence of 6 months and a maximum fine of £5,000.
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Which Courts can they sit in?
Only the Magistrates. If they want to sit in the Crown, they must be with a judge and only if they want to hear appeals from the Magistrates Court conviction or sentence.
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