Author: Sean O'Connor
Publisher: Sean O'Connor
Published: 2023-11-01
Total Pages: 17
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Welcome to the world of magistracy, where justice is served, decisions are made, and lives are impacted. In this book, we will embark on a journey through the intricacies of magistracy, exploring the diverse cases, ethical considerations, impact on individuals and communities, challenges, rewards, and the significance of this vital role in the United Kingdom's justice system. Magistrates hold a position of great responsibility, entrusted with the task of dispensing justice and upholding the rule of law. They preside over a wide range of cases, from minor offences to more serious matters, making decisions that can shape the lives of individuals and the well-being of the community. Their role requires a delicate balance of fairness, impartiality, and integrity, as they navigate the complexities of the legal system. In this book, we will delve into the diverse cases that magistrates handle, ranging from criminal offences to civil disputes. We will explore the ethical considerations that guide their decision-making process, such as fairness, impartiality, and integrity. Understanding these principles is crucial in ensuring that justice is served and public trust is maintained.
Author: Bryan Gibson
Publisher: Waterside Press
Published: 2009-05-18
Total Pages: 195
ISBN-13: 1906534802
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A simple speedy summary, this fully revised Fifth Edition takes account of the wide scale changes which have affected the work of Justices of the Peace and their courts in recent years. A unique handbook - Consistently rated excellent by reviewers - Especially useful for newcomers to the topic A most useful introduction that can be used alongside other training materials or as an ideal self-study guide. Also includes a Timeline and an extensive Glossary of Words, Phrases, Acronyms and Abbreviations - the language of the system - which will be of particular use to people wishing to quickly get to grips with the terminology of the magistrates courts. * Topics covered include: * the history of the magistracy and its robust heritage * the modern-day magistrates' court * recent changes in administration and powers * how people become JPs * their training, development, mentoring and appraisal * fundamental principals and tenets * the key relationship between JPs and their legal advisers * trial in the magistrates' court * summary justice, crime and anti-social behaviour * sentencing and connected items * guidelines, advice and judicial oversight * important rules and procedures * diversity, equality, fairness and human rights * relationship to the Crown Court (and other courts) * magistrates and district judges * reasoned decision-making * location within the wider Criminal Justice System * the role of the Ministry of Justice * the role of HM Court Service * adult courts, youth courts and family courts * road traffic and other 'specialist' areas * civil and 'non-police' matters * a range of 'everyday topics' * sample procedures * open justice, media reporting and public confidence * key committees, liaison arrangements and membership bodies * a wealth of further detail (but all 'uncluttered' by technical data). * Bryan Gibson is editor-in-chief, Waterside Press. He is a barrister, former co-editor of Justice of the Peace and a regular contributor to specialist journals. He was for 25 years a justices clerk and during much of that time an elected member of the Council of the Justices Clerks Society (and chair of its Criminal Law Committee). He is co-author (with Paul Cavadino) of The Criminal Justice System, author of The New Ministry of Justice, The New Home Office, and The Pocket A-Z of Criminal Justice (amongst many others). He has also written for The Guardian, The Stage and numerous journals including Justice of the Peace, The Independent Monitor, and Prison Journal. Mike Watkins is an experienced trainer of magistrates who has written materials for the Judicial Studies Board, Magistrates Association and Universities of Birmingham and Cambridge.
Author: United States. Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Magistrate Judges Division
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 80
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Elizabeth Burney
Publisher:
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 253
ISBN-13: 9780091394806
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Lucy Welsh
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2022-01-27
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 1509937846
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book examines access to justice in summary criminal proceedings by considering the ability of defendants to play an active and effective role in the process. 'Access to justice' refers not just to the availability of legally aided representation, but also to the ability of defendants to understand and effectively participate in summary criminal proceedings more generally. It remains a vital principle of justice that justice should not only be done, but should also be seen to be done by all participants in the process. The book is based on socio-legal research. The study is ethnographic, based on observation conducted in four magistrates' courts in South East England and interviews with both defence lawyers and Crown prosecutors. Setting out an argument that defendants have always been marginalised through particular features of magistrates' court proceedings (such as courtroom layout and patterns of behaviour among the professional workgroups in court), the political climate in relation to defendants and access to justice that has persisted since 2010 has further undermined the ability of defendants to play an active role in the process. Ultimately, this book argues that recent governments have demanded ever more efficiency and cost saving in criminal justice. In that context, principles that contribute to access to justice for defendants have been seriously undermined.
Author: Rodney Morgan
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 135
ISBN-13: 9781840825749
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