Introduction to the Magistrates Court.
- 4th ed.
- 1 online resource (194 pages)
- Introductory Series .
- Introductory Series .
Cover -- CONTENTS -- Preface -- Magistrates' Courts in Outline -- Magistrates, Chief Executives and Justices' Clerks -- Powers, Procedures, Fairness and Human Rights -- Criminal Cases and Evidence -- Sentencing -- The Youth Court and Youth Offending Teams -- The Family Proceedings Court and CAFCASS -- Licensing Matters -- Some Common Procedures -- Law, Lawyers and State Funded Legal Representation -- Appeal -- A Quality Service -- Glossary of Words, Phrases, Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Index.
The fourth edition of this popular work contains a basic explanation of the work of the magistrates' court and an outline of jurisdiction, procedures, sentencing and other powers - plus proposals for reform. Contains a Glossary of Words, Phrases and Abbreviations 'The Language of the System'. This book also contains an extensive Glossary of Words, Phrases and Abbreviations - which sets out 'The language of the System' - and serves to open up the world of the magistrates' courts to newcomers. As such it is essential reading for anyone unfamiliar with magistrates' courts, joining the magistracy or, e.g. completing a project on those courts.