Magistrates

Question 1

Qualifications

Answer 1

No legal but 6 key qualities
- good character
-understanding and communication
-social awareness
-maturity and sound temperament
-sound judgment
-commitment and reliability
Also, need to be able to assimilate factual information and make reasoned judgments or decision on it
must be aged between 18 and 65

Question 2

Selection and appointment

Answer 2

Made by Lord Chief Justice