Magistrates

Which of these is not a key quality?

• good character

• social awareness

• good manners

• maturity and sound temperament

They should live or work in another area - not in the area of the local justice system they are allocated to

• True

• False

How many sessions a year must they attend?

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 16

They must retire at the age of 75

• True

• False

A magistrate can be removed for:

• bad behaviour

• criminal convictions

• if they are ineffective

• all of the above

If you have a minor conviction such as speeding can you still be a Magistrate?

• yes

• no

Interviews are conducted by The Lord Chief Justice

• True

• False

What is involved in interview stage one?

• judicial aptitude is tested with a discussion of case studies

• focuses on personal attributes and the 6 key qualities

The use of District Judges is widely used in the MC

• True

• False

What powers does a magistrate have

• issue search and arrest warrants

• hear applications for police detention extension periods

• give sentences and fines

• all of the above