Lay Magistrates Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How many lay magistrates work in England and Wales
A
17000
2
Q
What are some formal requirements to be a lay magistrates
A
Aged 18-65
In good health
Satisfactory hearing
Able to sit for 26 half days a year
3
Q
How many lay people are appointed each year
A
700
4
Q
How are they appointed
A
LAC complies a shortlist and passes it to the lord chief justice who appoints them on behalf of the monarch
5
Q
Are magistrates diverse
A
Yes
A lot more diverse than traditional courts
