Magistrates

Question 1

What qualifies a person to become a magistrate

Answer 1

18-65 years old

Live in or near the local area

Question 2

Who can not serve as a magistrate

Answer 2

Criminals 
Blind people 
In debt 
Police 
Army

Question 3

What category of Offences can they hear

Answer 3

Summary Offences - assault

Indictable offence - ABH

Question 4

Magistrate removal

Answer 4

Must retire at 70

Can be removed by the Lord Chief Justice under the Courts Act 2003

Incapacity or misbehaving
Persistent failure or meet standards of competence
Neglecting or declining to participate in role as a magistrate