These are from all backgrounds, they receive training and advice
They may consist of LA members / Professionals / early retired / self employed
LA members must declare an interest if the Court is hearing cases presented by their own Authority
This is a trained / professional magistrate who will conduct the court themselves. They are legally qualified.
Where a stipendiary magistrate is present there will be no need for a Justices Clerk
The responsibility of all magistrates is to:
To hear all evidence presented
To hear all defences
To decide on the case presented before them
Beyond all reasonable doubt
Decide and act as any 'reasonable' Court would act
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