What is the role of magistrates?
Government and lawFree sample
- They hear less serious criminal cases in local courts
- They make laws
- They lead the police
Correct answer
They hear less serious criminal cases in local courts
Why
Magistrates (justices of the peace) are volunteers who hear most minor criminal cases. Serious crimes go to the Crown Court with a jury.
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