https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d Remember to use Point- Explain- Example en-us 2023-09-19 09:12:35 UTC 2023-09-20 10:11:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712530086 3 magistrates,Clark of court,usher and prosecution lawyer and defence solicitor 

Hear all Triable offences or summary offences evidence and decide weather guilty or not ]]> 2023-09-20 10:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712530086 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712533732 In the magistrate courts the role of the magistrate is to make sure a sentence has been assured and to make sure that they are doing it by the sentence guidelines so its an appropriate sentence given . Another role in the magistrate court is the clark of court which ensures that the court runs smoothly and that only admissible evidence is given]]> 2023-09-20 10:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712533732 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712534294 Usually Consists of 3 magistrates who don’t wigs and gowns and decide if the defendant has broken the law.]]> 2023-09-20 10:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712534294 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712534436 Ensure all runs properly and advise defendant, if unrepresented, to ensure a fair trail]]> 2023-09-20 10:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712534436 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712534649 2023-09-20 10:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712534649 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712535353 3 magistrates that require no qualifications, and also consist of the clerk, who keeps a fair trail in court, an usher who commands all to rise, and brings in the witnesses before trial. Two barristers and solicitors representing either sides, who participate it questioning and cross examination.]]> 2023-09-20 10:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712535353 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712535478 They are three magistrates 1 chair and 2 colleagues, the chair has the deciding vote. They decided wether someone is guilty or not guilty. They is also a Clark who is the legal advisor who makes sure it runs properly. The usher is another key person in the magistrates court who brings the witness in and says ‘all rise’. The prosecutions lawyer and defence solicitor are also there to argue they sides. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712535478 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536162 The magistrates are 3 ordinary people who aren’t legally qualified and hear all the evidence to decide whether the defendant is guilty or not. They hear all summary offences that are within their jurisdiction, for example, a motoring offence. The one who sits in the centre acts as the chair and is the one who has the deciding vote in the case.]]> 2023-09-20 10:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536162 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536222 In the magistrates court there are 3 magistrates with one chair. The chair has the deciding vote over all of there cannot be a decision whether the person being accused is guilty or not guilty. There is also the Clark in the magistrates court he ensures that the trial is done fairly and and all of the evidence has been presented. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536222 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536241 3 lay magistrates, Clark of court, panel of 2, district judges ]]> 2023-09-20 10:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536241 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536399 3 lay magistrates, Clark of court, panel of 2, district judges]]> 2023-09-20 10:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536399 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536480 In a magistrates court there will be three magistrates. Together they decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty, if they collectively can't come to a conclusion, the chair will make the final decision and decides on the final verdict. So, the role of magistrates is to come to the final decision together. 

In a magistrates there is also the Clark. The Clark makes sure that all procedures at followed and all the decisions made by the magistrates are legal and right. The Clark will also provide support of a defendant is unpresented. If they have nobody with them to defend their argument, the Clark will provide support to the defendant. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536480 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536664 In a magistrates court there are 3 magistrates. These are the people that discuss the case and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty and they are not legally trained. If 2 of the magistrates cannot decide on a verdict , the chair has the deciding vote. 

Also, there is the clerk of court. This is the legally trained person who makes sure procedures are followed and makes sure everything runs properly. For example, if the defendant is unrepresented, the clerk of court  ensures they can get a fair trial. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712536664 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712537933 There are many people who work in the magistrates court, such as the magistrates, the chair/chairman of the bench, a Clark , a prosecution lawyer, an usher and defence solicitor.
The 3 magistrates hear all the evidence in the court and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not, the chairman of the bench has the deciding vote in the cases, the Clark makes sure that all proper procedures are followed, the usher fetches the witnesses, the prosecution lawyer proves that the offence has been committed by the defendant and has to make sure that all evidence is present and lastly the defence solicitor protect the interests of their clients and can challenge or exclude evidence.]]> 2023-09-20 10:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712537933 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712538318 clark of court makes sure that everything runs smoothly. Usher takes orders such as telling the defender to come up. Magistrates hear all evidence of case and choose the prosecution. Prosecution lawyer proves offence has been committed and all evidence has been presented. Defence solicitor protects the interest of their client ]]> 2023-09-20 10:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712538318 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712538383 In a magistrate court magistrate works
who decides whether D is guilty or not guilty and the prosecution will prove the D is beyond the reasonable doubt otherwise the trial will be dismissed. There are usually 3 magistrates and they are usually not legally qualified and also are not paid. They hear summary offences ( common assault) and triable either way (theft) and if the case is more serious they pass it to crown court. There is legal advisor in magistrate court whose job is to ensure that everything is run properly and will enter the D in plea. There are other people who are in magistrate court like defence solicitor who’s role is to or e the prosecution wrong and usher role is to ensure the D has answered all questions and will say “all rise”]]> 2023-09-20 10:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712538383 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712538584  magistrate court deals with serious criminal cases such as assult which are classified as primary offences. most criminal court cases start around 95% of the time there. they are not payed and they have three collegues from which the chair one decides. the prosecution’s job is to decide wheather defendant is guilty or not ]]> 2023-09-20 10:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712538584 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712539262 The magistrates courts consist of three magistrates who hear the evidence in the case. They see if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. If they are found guilty then an appropriate sentence is given. They hear triable either way and summary offences. They aren’t legal professional but they are advised in court. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712539262 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712539891 There are 3 magistrates in a magistrates court and their role is to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty. If they can not come to a decision between them, the chair will get the deciding vote in the case. There is also a legal advisor that works in the court, also known as the Clerk of Court. Their role is to ensure that all procedures are following correctly and fairly and ask the defendant to plea. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712539891 https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712539931 Magistrates court hears criminal cases for the first time and decide on guilt . 
There are 3 Magistrates in the Magistrates court And the chairman has the final vote in cases . The Magistrates are not legally qualified hence , they don't hear too serious cases like ,  Murders etc.Magistrate court hears the evidences , prosecution's perspective and defence's perspective for the first time and decide whether the defendant is guilty or not. And pass a sentence if guilty or dismiss the case if not . The prosecution proves three things mainly "Offence is committed" 
" The defendant has committed the crime " and " Present all correct evidences " .A legal advisor is also present in magistrates court who ensures everything is properly arranged . Defence and prosecutor solicitors are also present . They protect the interest of their clients. ]]> 2023-09-20 10:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kirstymoss/hxtcuebp6fbnwb4d/wish/2712539931