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12 Cards in this Set
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Define lay. |
Unqualified in the Law |
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How many Lay Magistrates are and there how many cases do they hear? |
30,000 magistrates here 97% of cases |
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What is the longest sentence a LM can impose? What about fines? |
6-12 months Unlimited fines Community Service |
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What can a LM go onto working in? |
Youth Court |
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Are LM paid? How long do they have to work for? |
Not paid role/expenses paid 26 half days a year |
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What are the first three key qualities needed in a LM? |
Good character Understanding/communication skills Social Awareness |
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What are the final three key qualities needed in a LM? |
Maturity/sound temperemant Sound judgement Commitment/reliability |
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What are the 3 judicial qualities needed in a LM? |
Absorb factual information Reasoned decision based on facts Be a team player |
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How old does one need to be a LM? |
18 - 70 Retire at 70 |
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Where does the LM have to live? |
Counties are split into local justices areas Live/commute/work in that LJA |
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What makes someone ineligible from being a LM? |
A criminal record with serious criminal offences |
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What makes someone disqualified from being a LM? |
Undischarged bankrupt Member of Armed forces Work incompatible with being LM Family works in CJ system Hearing/visual impairment |
