Magistrates

Roughly how many magistrates are there?

• 16500

• 17500

• 18500

• 21000

Which of these can a single sitting magistrate do

• Issue a sentence

• Hear a trial

• Raise an appeal

• Issue search warrants

Which of these are included in the six key qualities?

• Good character

• Good hearing

• Sound judgement

• Quick decision making

To become a magistrate you must be

• 18-70

• 18-65

• 21-65

• 21-70

How many half days a year would a magistrate sit for?

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 27

Which of these disqualify someone from becoming a magistrate

• Serious criminal convictions

• Being a member of the armed forces

• Being poor

• Having watched too many crime dramas

Who put forward recommendations for magistrates

• Local Advice Committee

• Local Justice Area

• Local Advisory Committee

• Lord Chief Justice

Roughly how many magistrates are women

• 47%

• 50%

• 53%

• 56%

Roughly how many magistrates are under 40

• 3%

• 5%

• 7%

• 9%

What age does a magistrate have to retire

• 60

• 65

• 70

• 75