Why become a Lay Magistrate by Tracey Whittle
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This document provides information about becoming a lay magistrate in the UK. It states that individuals aged 18 or older can be appointed as volunteer magistrates, and no qualifications are needed as legal advisors will provide assistance in court. Magistrates are expected to attend 13 full or 26 half days of court per year and can claim expenses. The document also outlines the types of cases heard by magistrates' courts and the sentencing powers of lay magistrates. It notes a need for more diversity in age, ethnicity, and background among magistrates.
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- 1. become a lay magistrate & be part of your community
- 2. Becoming a Magistrate • You can be appointed from the age of 18 • You will be a volunteer and meet a diverse group of people • Do not need qualifications as you will be assisted in court by a qualified legal advisor • Must be available for 13 full days or 26 half day court sittings per year • Can claim expenses, typically travel to and from the court • Can apply to become a magistrate with certain criminal convictions (Courts and Tribunal Judiciary, 2014)
- 3. Committed & Reliable What do you need to become a lay magistrate Sound Sound Temperament Judgement
- 4. What you can gain from being a lay magistrate
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- 7. Sentencing Powers • Lay magistrates can impose a maximum sentence of up to six months in prison for a single offence, and or a fine of up to £5,000 • For more than one offence a lay magistrate can impose a maximum sentence of up to 12 months in prison, and or a fine of up to £5,000
- 8. An Interview with a lay magistrate’ talking about her experience
- 9. We need the lay magistrates’ bench to be representative of your community • There are very few young magistrates – most are middle-aged or older. The average age of a magistrate is 57 and only 4% of magistrates are under 40 and almost a third are in their 60’s. • In April 2013 the BAME population shows 91.7% of magistrates are white compared to 85% of the population. • Magistrates of Asian origin are particularly under-represented with 4.3% compared to 6.8% in the population
- 10. Become a magistrate - application form To download an application form please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-magistrate- application-form
- 11. Bibliography Courts and Tribunal Judiciary, 2014. About the Judiciary. [Online] Available at: http://www.judiciary.gov.uk/about-the-judiciary/judges-career-paths/becoming-a-magistrate/ [Accessed 22 November 2014]. Gibbs, P., 2014. Magistrates: Representatives of the People, London: Penelope Gibbs. Quinn, C. E. a. F., 2014. Magistrates. In: English Legal System Fifteenth Edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd, pp. 274-292.
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