What is a Magistrates court?
A magistrates court is a court that deals with smaller crimes.
They would generally deal with local cases, and if the cases dealt
with are quite serious, they would be sent off to the high
courts.
Some of the people involved with the magistrates court are the
three magistrates, who act as judges, but are members of the
public. Three witnesses, one defence, and two prosecuting. One
defendant, who is accused of the crime. Two defence lawyers, two
prosecuting lawyers, so four lawyers in total. A victim, and
more.
There is no jury in a magistrates court, and no official
judge.
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