LAW- P1- Sec A - magistrates
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Features of lay magistrates
ordinary volunteers
Unpaid
Part time
Describe the appointment and selection of magistrates
Interview process conducted by LAC which consists of ordinary people and some magistrates
Vacancies are advertised and individuals can either be nominated or may apply
LAC recommends suitable candidates to lord chief justice who designates the role to the senior presiding judge under crime and courts act 2003
Who cannot become a lay magistrate
Police
Traffic wardens
People with criminal convictions unless there minor like speeding
A magistrate can resign at any time or can be removed for good reason such as:
Bad behaviour
Criminal convictions
If they are ineffective