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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 Law Coursework: Magistrates' Court Student ID: 0613573 Mr. 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 "Justice of the Peace"; they don't have formal legal qualification, but are given legal and procedural advice by qualified clerks. They sit part time and must do at last 26 half days per year, and if possible, 35 half days per year. They are 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 ordinary citizens who are not legal professionals - they have no legal training and 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 its substantive decisions - who is guilty or...
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