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Distinguish between a Lay Magistrate and a District Judge (Magistrates' court) and describe how each is appointed.
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... Sabrina Sivabalan W032 Student No: 0613573 Law Coursework Magistrates' Court Words: 2,600 Sumana Sahr A] Distinguish between a Lay Magistrate and a District Judge (Magistrates' court) and describe how each is appointed. About Lay Magistrate: Lay Magistrate formally titled as "Justice of the Peace", they don't have formal legal qualification, and however they are given legal and procedural advice by qualified clerks. They sit part-time and must do at least 26 half days per year, and if possible, 35 half days per year. They are not paid to become a lay magistrate and work on behalf of the government. However, they are not only paid for their travel expenses and meals, because they have work free of charge for the country. The word "lay" means that these are appointed not for any legal expertise but in order to ensure that the local community is involved in the running of the legal system and that it's substantive
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