Magistrates make life-changing decisions every day - decisions that affect the lives of every defendant and, ultimately, everyone in the community. They don't have any special qualifications. They just have the right personal qualities and a willingness to commit some of their time to serve their community voluntarily. They deal with the less serious criminal cases like minor theft, motoring and public order offences. They may also deal with a range of non-criminal issues affecting families and children, or with licensing applications from betting shops and gaming clubs. In each case they consider the evidence and reach a verdict.
Could you become a magistrate? As a magistrate, you will
- Serve your community in a unique way.
- Make an important contribution to upholding the law.
- Develop a broader and deeper understanding of your local community.
- Gain a good working knowledge of the law.
- Develop personal skills, such as decision making, communicating and team-working which can be invaluable in your career, if you have one.
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