Magistrates' Training Process
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Magisterial Committee of the Judicial College</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for potential candidates during the application process?

    <p>'One referee must be the employer'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of the interview process is the discussion on various criminal justice issues, such as youth crime or drink driving, conducted?

    <p>First interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of skills are magistrates required to develop during their mandatory training?

    <p>'Skills to sit in court'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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