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Magistrates Lay Magistrates do not have any legal qualifications in law. However there are some requirements as to their character, in that they must be a suitable in character, integrity, and understanding for the work they have to perform. In 1998 The Lord Chancellor who is appointed by the Prime Minister set out six key qualities which candidates should have these are, * Good Character * Understanding and Communication * Social Awareness * Maturity and Sound Temperament * Sound Judgment * Commitment and Reliability They must have certain 'judicial' qualities, it is particularly important that they are able to assimilate factual information and make a reasoned decision upon it. They must also be able to take account of the reasoning of others and work as a team. Apart from this there are formal requirements to consider like age. Lay Magistrates must live within the commission area of the court, or within 15 miles of the boundary of...

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