Magistracy Application Process Quiz
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What is a major disadvantage of using lay magistrates according to the text?

  • Few new volunteers
  • Over-reliance on the legal adviser/clerk (correct)
  • Inconsistencies in sentencing
  • Lack of national training

    • Why are fewer lay magistrates volunteering?

  • More district judges being appointed (correct)
  • Possibility of bias in favor of police
  • Lack of local training opportunities
  • Heavy reliance on legal advisers

    • What is a characteristic of lay magistrates' sentencing that is criticized?

  • Inconsistencies between benches (correct)
  • Annual appraisal system
  • Support from mentors
  • National training

    • What is a criticism of lay magistrates' role in the legal process according to the text?

    <p>Bias in favor of police and prosecutors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the over-reliance on the legal adviser/clerk considered a disadvantage of using lay magistrates?

    <p>Causes inconsistencies in sentencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could potentially result from the lack of local training for lay magistrates?

    <p>Inconsistencies in sentencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be an implication of not many appeals being made against convictions or sentences handed out by lay magistrates?

    <p>Possible bias towards police and prosecutors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the cheaper nature of using lay magistrates compared to professional judges?

    <p>Assistance from legal advisers/clerks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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