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Describe the selection, training and role of lay Magistrates.
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Lay Magistrates Describe the selection, training and role of lay Magistrates. Magistrates deal with 97 per cent of all criminal cases, so they play an extremely key role in our judicial system, lay Magistrates are those who do the job voluntarily, meaning costs of hearing everyday cases are significantly capped as opposed to using stipendiary Magistrates for rather minor events. Around 1,500 Lay Magistrates are appointed each year to each commission area, which are counties or the six commission areas in London. The Lord Chancellor, on behalf of the Queen, makes these appointments, however in Lancashire, the Duchy of Lancashire will carry out the decisions. His decision is based upon the recommendations made by local advisory committees. The nominations for being a lay Magistrate can be put forward by anyone, but generally local political parties, trade unions and chambers of commerce provide them. Some committees also advertise for the post in newspapers and...
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