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What is the purpose of the two-stage interview process for potential magistrates?
What is the purpose of the two-stage interview process for potential magistrates?
- To confirm the candidates' social media presence.
- To verify the candidates' educational qualifications.
- To assess the candidates' criminal history.
- To evaluate the candidates' judicial aptitude. (correct)
Who appoints a new magistrate from the list of suitable names submitted by the Local Advisory Committee?
Who appoints a new magistrate from the list of suitable names submitted by the Local Advisory Committee?
- The Mayor of the town.
- The Prime Minister.
- The Senior Presiding Judge. (correct)
- The Chief of Police.
What is the primary role of a legally qualified justice's adviser in supporting magistrates in court?
What is the primary role of a legally qualified justice's adviser in supporting magistrates in court?
- To provide emotional support to the magistrates.
- To take over the cases assigned to the magistrates.
- To guide magistrates on points of law and sentencing structure. (correct)
- To conduct investigations on behalf of the magistrates.
What body supervises the training of magistrates and has drawn up a syllabus for their training topics?
What body supervises the training of magistrates and has drawn up a syllabus for their training topics?
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What is a key requirement for potential candidates during the application process?
What is a key requirement for potential candidates during the application process?
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During which stage of the interview process is the discussion on various criminal justice issues, such as youth crime or drink driving, conducted?
During which stage of the interview process is the discussion on various criminal justice issues, such as youth crime or drink driving, conducted?
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What type of skills are magistrates required to develop during their mandatory training?
What type of skills are magistrates required to develop during their mandatory training?
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