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The Lay Magistracy 
Created by Paige Simpson
Who are the lay magistrates? 
The lay magistrates are volunteers of the general public 
that do not require any legal qualifications, or knowledge 
of the justice system. There are 3 magistrates that sit 
in court. The Bench Chairman who sits in the middle and 
is the only one allowed to speak in the open court. Along 
side of them are the other two magistrates’ who are 
known as the “wingers”.
For a look inside the Magistrates’ 
court see this video!: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 
QF46W6LvHY4
If you decide to become 
a Magistrate you will 
have to deal with cases 
such as: 
• Motoring Offences 
• Minor Assault 
• Theft 
• And even murder (although this will be 
passed to the Crown Court)
The types of people that can and can’t 
be appointed as a Magistrate
YOU DON’T NEED 
ANY 
QUALIFICATIONS! 
Training is given to 
you to help you with 
your journey on 
becoming a Lay 
Magistrate. 
If you’re thinking of becoming 
a Lay Magistrate there are 
some things you have to 
consider, such as: 
• You have to be aged 
between 18 and 70 
• Have good hearing as you 
will have to listen to the 
case 
• Have good character
For more information on becoming a magistrate visit the GOV.UK website: 
https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate/can-you-be-a-magistrate
All your expenses are 
paid, including travel. 
There is no need to 
worry about your work 
as they will give you 
paid time off in order 
for you to go to court.
Becoming a Magistrate would a be great chance in your life, if you 
are considering applying, here shows the application process to help 
you. https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate/apply-to-be-a-magistrate 
Go on…Click it. Make a difference.

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The Lay Magistrates' Recruitment

  • 1. The Lay Magistracy Created by Paige Simpson
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  • 3. Who are the lay magistrates? The lay magistrates are volunteers of the general public that do not require any legal qualifications, or knowledge of the justice system. There are 3 magistrates that sit in court. The Bench Chairman who sits in the middle and is the only one allowed to speak in the open court. Along side of them are the other two magistrates’ who are known as the “wingers”.
  • 4. For a look inside the Magistrates’ court see this video!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= QF46W6LvHY4
  • 5. If you decide to become a Magistrate you will have to deal with cases such as: • Motoring Offences • Minor Assault • Theft • And even murder (although this will be passed to the Crown Court)
  • 6. The types of people that can and can’t be appointed as a Magistrate
  • 7. YOU DON’T NEED ANY QUALIFICATIONS! Training is given to you to help you with your journey on becoming a Lay Magistrate. If you’re thinking of becoming a Lay Magistrate there are some things you have to consider, such as: • You have to be aged between 18 and 70 • Have good hearing as you will have to listen to the case • Have good character
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  • 9. For more information on becoming a magistrate visit the GOV.UK website: https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate/can-you-be-a-magistrate
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  • 11. All your expenses are paid, including travel. There is no need to worry about your work as they will give you paid time off in order for you to go to court.
  • 12. Becoming a Magistrate would a be great chance in your life, if you are considering applying, here shows the application process to help you. https://www.gov.uk/become-magistrate/apply-to-be-a-magistrate Go on…Click it. Make a difference.