an overview of what a Magistrate Court is, what sort of people work in a Magistrate Court and what sort of sentences Magistrates Court issue people with. Magistrate Courts deal with cases such as minor violent offences, motor vehicle offences and drunk or disorderly offences. Selection A Lay Magistrate is a part time judge who sit to hear cases as either a bench of two or three Magistrates. Lay Magistrates are also known as Justices of the Peace. An individual Lay Magistrate is very limited to what
the Magistrates Court and Magistrates In the legal system there are many different types of courts. This essay talks about the Magistrates Courts and the Magistrates themselves. The office of magistrate dates back to the 12th century when Richard 1 appointed "keepers of the peace". They have performed judicial functions since the 13th century and the term, justice of the peace was being used as far back as 1361. Magistrates were in charge of the police up until 1839. Paid magistrates have
the magistrates and the crown court, and their function within the court hierarchy. The crown court is seen to deal with more serious offences referred to as indictable offences, which carry a higher sentence. Whereas the magistrates court deals with summary offences, carrying a lesser sentence than other courts in its division. Both courts are part of the criminal justice system, and deal with disputes between individuals and the state. In the old bailey court the atmosphere of the court was very
The Process of Selecting and Training Magistrates Lay magistrates are appointed by The Lord Chancellor, after being recommended to him for appointment by his local Advisory Committees, consisting of magistrates and other local people. The Lord Chancellor will consider a candidate's personal suitability for appointment regardless of ethnic origin, gender, or religion. However, applicants must live within the area of the court they wish to work in or within 15 miles of its boundaries. The
Lay Magistrates in Criminal Cases 1a) Describe the role and powers of lay magistrates in criminal cases. b) Consider whether lay magistrates are adequately trained for their work. 1a) Describe the role and powers of lay magistrates in criminal cases. For centuries the criminal justice system has allowed lay people; people who are not legally qualified to administer justice to the civilian population. Lay magistrates are otherwise known as Justices of the Peace. Lay magistrates work
points have been used to condense the information and present it readable chunks, so that the target audience remains interested and are not forced to read a heavy text. o Direct language is featured in the leaflet (e.g. “You” and “Are you Magistrate Material?) to address the reader and engage their attention. Rhetorical questions have also been used for the same purpose. Rhetorical questions introduce each individual section and keep the readers attention focused on the question that is
Judges and Lay Magistrates Lay magistrates in England and Wales are appointed by the Lord Chancellor on behalf of the Queen. In the Duchy of Lancaster they are appointed by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The procedure is as follows: Individuals make an application to the Local Advisory Committee, which consists of magistrates and other local people. People or organisations may also recommend a candidate for appointment. Committees also advertise for magistrates. The Committee
On Thursday, October 20, 2016, I visited the Jackson Municipal Court in Jackson, Alabama. As I entered the courthouse I was greeted by three security guards who kindly asked me to remove my jacket and place my belongings in the bind for view. I graciously walked through a metal detector and received my belongings back upon completion. I then furthered my entrance into the huge building where I was dumbfounded by the appearance. I went to the bulletproof receptionist desk where I informed the clerk
Of course, aside from his contemporaries and generals who questioned his reasons for marching into Rome, there were others who also questioned why Sulla decided to go to Rome. The senate, some members of the army and even some of the citizens of Rome stated that his march was unjustified and uncalled for despite Sulla’s attempts to help the Senate. Sulla violated one of the rules of the city that no armed troops are allowed in the city unless he triumphed in a siege or war. He has also violated the
the late Republic magistrates were spending huge amounts of money on these games. The Latin word for gladiatorial games is Munus which means obligatory offering. This reflects the origin of these games as funerary offerings to the dead. While magistrates in the Republic may well have put on games to gain popular favour, this was in their private capacity and not as magistrates. Only gradually did the gladiatorial shows come to be assimilated with the games put on by magistrates. While the most popular
ancestors, for sundry vices not yet left, this book named A Mirror for Magistrates can shew; which therefore I humbly offer unto your Honors, beseeching you to accept it favorably. For here as in a looking glass, you shall see (if any vice be in you) how the like hath been punished in other heretofore, whereby, admonished, I trust it will be a good occasion to move you to the sooner amendment. William Baldwin, A Mirror for Magistrates (1559) B. In Playes, all cosonages, all cunning drifts ouer guylded
The Scarlet Letter - Two Symbols of Her Crime “It lies not in the pleasure of the magistrates to take off this badge,” calmly replied Hester. “Were I worthy to be quit of it, it would fall away of its own nature, or be transformed into something that should speak a different purport.” (163) Hester Prynne, the central character in the Scarlet Letter, realizes and accepts the consequences of the adulterous act she committed against her husband, Roger Chillingworth, as Hawthorne shows in this
that adultery is one of the worst sins possible. One unyielding woman says, “This woman has brought shame upon us all, and ought to die. Is there not law for it? Truly, there is, both in the Scripture and in the statutebook. Then let the magistrates, who have made it of no effect, thank themselves if their own wives and daughters go astray.'; Although a young woman and a righteous man try to intervene with the angry old women, their voices are never heard. Also, Hawthorne associates ugliness
Inherit the Wind The main theme of Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is taking a stand. The play begins in Hillsboro, Tennessee when a man named Bertram Cates breaks the law by teaching the forbidden Darwin’s Theory. The most famous orators of the time, Matthew Harrison Brady and Henry Drummond came to this small religious town of Hillsboro. Brady is prosecuting against Cates and Drummond is defending him. After days of battle, the verdict is finally decided and Bertram Cates
Legalist influences. Located in the Province of Shantung, is the town district called Chang-Ping, where Dee Goong An served as the town 's magistrate. A magistrate is a judge, detective, and peacekeeper who captures criminals and is responsible for their punishments. The people of China looked at magistrates as the "mother and father" of their town. Magistrates received a large amount of respect from the people due to the amount of authority and power they had. With so many people relying on him to
From doing activity 1.1, it is obvious that the magistrate has a large influence in the criminal justice system in the 18th and 19th century. By looking at the photograph, we can assume that the magistrate is wealthy; as we know from the readings they tended to be prominent local citizens. Further, we can assume because of this, he is from a higher class. This is also evident through his clothing and the way in which he is displayed on a brightly coloured pink chair. When I think of vibrant colours
The courtroom is a ritualised space, involving costume, language, spatial organisation and so on, and courts, therefore, constitute performative exercises of power. Discuss some of the ways in which courts demonstrate power and/or power relations. The courtroom is a ritualised space in which many features are effectively manipulated to demonstrate the states power over the individual. It is because of such displays of power that the courtroom is commonly identified as a place of justice where social
How Lay Magistrates are Chosen and Appointed Lay magistrates, justices of the peace, are part-time and unpaid members of the public, who are chosen to serve in the magistrates court. In order to become a lay magistrate a certain criteria is set. The lay magistrates are not legally qualified, they can be taxi drivers or teachers. They only need to fit certain criteria. The person must live within 15 miles of the area in which they want to serve. They must have lived within this area for
Lay Magistrates Magistrate Court is where all summary and some triable-either way offences are heard , they hear 95% of the cases a year and the rest 5% are referred to the Crown Court as they are too serious to be heard in the Magistrates Court. In the Magistrate Court there are three lay magistrates who sit on a bench at once. A lay magistrate is a person who has volunteered to contribute and work, they do not get paid and do not need any legal qualifications however they must carry out a special
The United Kingdom's Court System In the trial process in England and Wales is adversarial. In the magistrates' courts, magistrates determine guilt or innocence. In the Crown Court, a jury of twelve ordinary citizens will decide.. The prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecutor will make his case first by calling and examining witnesses. These are then cross-examined by the defence. The defence is not obliged to call evidence and the defendant is not a compellable