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magistrates’ courts Essay Examples

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1) "The criminal law regulates sexuality. It does so not only in thespecific offences it defines and punishes, but also by setting the normsby which all of society is supposed to operate".Critically discuss this proposition by examining recent cases of sexualassault where teachers have engaged in sexual activities with students(eg. ... Read More

A Courtroom Observation at the Magistrate Court in Las Cruces, New Mexico (1443 words, 5 pages)

The following report describes my observations at the Magistrate Court located in the 110 Calle de Alegra, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and the District Court in W. Picacho Avenue. Magistrate Court The first court I attended was the Magistrate court. As soon as I arrived most of the court ... Read More

An Overview of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia (4282 words, 13 pages)

INTRODUCTIONMalaysia is a country based on constitutional monarchy. Thats means Malaysia is headed by a king or referred as Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA). Yang Di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state also known as Supreme King while the Prime Minister is the head of government. This type of government is ... Read More

Identification of User CommunityBarristers are highly qualified members of the legal practice who understand and interpret the law. Barristers in independent practice are sole practitioners. Barristers practice in-groups know as chambers, sharing clerks, essential services and office accommodation, but they remain in competition with each other throughout their careers. Barristers ... Read More

Criminal Justice System in England and Wales (1815 words, 7 pages)

UNITED KINGDOMCRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMIn the trial process in England and Wales is adversarial. In the magistrates courts, magistrates determine guilt or innocence. In the Crown Court, a jury of twelve ordinary citizens will decide..The prosecution must prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecutor will make his case first by ... Read More

An Overview of the Unique English Legal Profession (2806 words, 3 pages)

The English legal profession is atypical of the majority of the rest of the world due the fact that is divided. Unlike countries such as the USA where they have just one lawyer known as an advocate, in England we have two different types, each with different roles and responsibilities ... Read More

The Roles and Responsibilities of Magistrates in England (1281 words, 3 pages)

There are two types of magistrates lay magistrates and stipendiary magistrates. Lay magistrates are also known as Lay Justices or Justices of the Peace (JPs). Lay Magistrates are the more common type of magistrates. There are over 60,000 lay magistrates in England and Wales. Lay Magistrates are considered to be ... Read More

The Functions and Types of Magistrates (626 words, 2 pages)

Magistrates (Justices of the Peace) sit to try cases in the Magistrates Court. There are two types of magistrateStipendiary magistrates, who are legally qualified, paid and sit full time in Magistrates Courts. There are about 90 stipendiary magistrates who sit on their own to hear cases (to be renamed District ... Read More

A Look at Lay Magistrates in England and Wales (1179 words, 2 pages)

There are some 30,374 lay magistrates in England and Wales, 15,858 men and 14,516 women, appointed by the Lord Chancellor or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in the name of the Crown. Magistrates are ordinary members of the community who sit in the Magistrates' Courts and who dispense ... Read More

An Analysis of the Judiciary System in the United States of America (420 words, 1 pages)

The Judiciary of the country includes the Supreme Court of Judicature and the Magistracy. The Supreme Court consists of the Court of Appeal and the High Court of Justice. The President having consulted the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition appoints the Chief Justice. The President on the ... Read More

A Description of the Structure of the Court System and Jurisdiction (988 words, 2 pages)

IntroductionThis essay describes and explains the structure, jurisdiction and methods of judicial selection in the New Mexico Court System.Structure of the court system and jurisdictionThe New Mexico court system comprises of the new Supreme Court, court of appeals, district courts, magistrate courts, metropolitan and municipal courts. The Supreme Court is ... Read More

An Overview of the Culture and Traditions of Contemporary Sierra Leone in the Western Region of Africa (1526 words, 3 pages)

Culture and Traditions of Contemporary Sierra LeoneSierra Leone is located in the Western region of Africa bordering the North Atlantic Ocean between Guinea and Liberia. It is a beautiful country with white sand beaches, orange and coconut trees all around, and the people of good hearts however Sierra Leone or ... Read More

An Overview of the Role and Power of Magistrates of the United Kingdom (1186 words, 2 pages)

Describe the Role and Power of Magistrates There are some 30,374 lay magistrates in England and Wales, 15,858 men and 14,516 women, appointed by the Lord Chancellor or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in the name of the Crown. Magistrates are ordinary members of the community who sit ... Read More

An Introduction to How Lay Magistrates and District Judges Are Selected And Appointed (2331 words, 4 pages)

1a) Explain how lay magistrates and district judges (magistrate's court) are selected and appointed. Lay Magistrates can also be referred to as 'justices of the peace'. The Lord Chancellor appoints JP's. This is formally done under a document called 'commission of the peace'. This is carried out in two ways. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Modern Legal System in Australia (629 words, 1 pages)

Today's legal system in Australia has federal and state parliaments and court systems. Both the federal and state court systems are arranged in a hierarchy. Each of the courts within the hierarchy are responsible for hearing different matters, have their own jurisdictions and own presiding judges. In Australia we have ... Read More

A Summary of Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 (1731 words, 3 pages)

Part A Summary of Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 (Qld) Concerns Motivating the Act According to the second reading of the Peace and Good Behaviour Act 1982 (Qld) the objective of the Act is one of preventative justice meaning that means it aims to prevent the occurrence of crime. ... Read More

An Introduction to the Probation of First Offenders Act (3561 words, 6 pages)

During the course of discussing the chosen topic area, (Probation Service and Modernisation) I will examine the role of the Probation Service andor the role of Probation Officers. I will outline the key objectives of the NPS. By looking at the history of the NPS I will be able to ... Read More

Roles and Relationships in the Magistrates’ Court (3150 words, 10 pages)

Part 1 Roles and Relationships in the Magistrates' Court The office of District Judge (magistrates' courts) is created by section 78 of the Access to Justice Act 1999 which provides for the unification and renaming of the stipendiary bench. Prior to the implementation of this Act professional judges in magistrates' ... Read More

The Concept of Bail in the US Legal System (423 words, 1 pages)

Bail can be given by the police or it can be given by a court before which the defendant appears. There is a presumption that bail should be granted (s4 Bail Act 1976). However bail need not be granted where there are substantial grounds for believing the accused would, if ... Read More

A Personal Recount on the Visit to Sutton Coldfield Magistrates’ Courts (538 words, 1 pages)

Visit to Magistrates' Courts When we visited Sutton Coldfield Magistrates' Courts. We saw a number of cases (mainly theft cases). The staff were very friendly and showed us all around the courts. Firstly they showed us into the 2 main Courtrooms, court 1 2. There we saw where the Magistrate's ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013