Require all new magistrates to hold a law degree or independent legal experience
National
·46 contributorsWith the Government planning to get rid of jury trials for crimes that carry a sentence below three years, we believe it should be required that new magistrates hold a law degree or some kind of legal experience that is independent from training provided by the Government.
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Misapplication due to legal inexperience
Mandate work experience for law graduates
Magistrate legal interpretation skills
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Require all new magistrates to hold a law degree or independent legal experience
National
With the Government planning to get rid of jury trials for crimes that carry a sentence below three years, we believe it should be required that new magistrates hold a law degree or some kind of legal experience that is independent from training provided by the Government.
46 contributors
Mr David LammyMisapplication due to legal inexperience
Mandate work experience for law graduates
Magistrate legal interpretation skills