Magistrates

Question 1

What does the Justices of the Peace Act 1361

Answer 1

Laid the foundation for magistrates’ duties and responsibilities.

Question 2

What CASE upheld the enduring principles of judicial responsibility rooted in the historical Justices of the Peace framework.

Answer 2

R v Wicks (1989)

Question 3

What act Governs the structure, operation, and jurisdiction of magistrates’ courts.

Answer 3

Courts Act 2003

Question 4

What did the Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 do?

Answer 4

Modernized court processes, including those of magistrates’ courts, to improve efficiency.

Question 5

What does the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980
say?

Answer 5

Outlines the powers and procedures of magistrates, including their sentencing capabilities and appeal procedures.

Question 6

What did the Criminal Justice Act 2003
do?

Answer 6

Increased sentencing powers for magistrates, allowing them to issue custodial sentences of up to 12 months for consecutive offenses.

Question 7

What does the Human Rights Act 1998 do for magistrates?

Answer 7

Ensures magistrates’ decisions comply with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)

Question 8

% of magistrates over 50

Answer 8

86%

Question 9

section 85 LASPOA12

Answer 9

Removed the fine of 5,000 for magistrates

Question 10

What did CJA03 do for magistrates?

Answer 10

Max of 6 months for a single offence changed to 12 months for a single offence

Question 11

When was the last collection of stats for magistrates collected?

Answer 11

1st April 2025

Question 12

Gender stats for magistrates

Answer 12

57% Female

Question 13

Ethnic minority stats

Answer 13

14% were from ethnic minorities

Question 14

Age stats for magistrates

Answer 14

81% were 50 or over

Question 15

How many new appointments were female?

Answer 15

58%

Question 16

How many new appointments were ethnic minorities

Answer 16

28%