Describe the appointment procedures for judges and magistrates

Task 1

(LO1: 1.1 – 1.4)

(LO2: 2.1 – 2.3)

M1 – M3

D1 – D3

The retired magistrate has given you several questions to research and answer that would help you in your preparation for the job interview. The magistrate has also offered to check your answers on completion.

The questions are as follows

1. describe fully the appointment procedures for judges and

magistrates

2. evaluate the implications of the appointment  process for

judicial independence for both magistrates and judges

3. explain the accountability of the judiciary and magistracy

with respect to justice and punishment

4. evaluate the principle of judicial impartiality

5. describe clearly the processes required to prosecute a defendant

6. explain the role of the following criminal justice agencies – police, prison, probation service, courts and crown prosecution service with regards to justice and punishment

7. evaluate the effectiveness of alternative methods of

dealing with offenders

M1 will be achieved by conducting a good level of research when completing this task

M2 will be achieved by effectively dealing with and processing complex information

M3 will be achieved by presenting your answers in an clear and coherent way

D1 will be achieved through critical reflection and evaluations which are justified

D2  will be achieved by taking responsibility and working independently and managing workload effectively (meeting of deadlines)

D3 will be achieved by generating clear ideas and showing effective thinking and decision making.