Full Description
Hugely informed and presented in an accessible format, Essential Magistrates' Courts Law contains invaluable information and explanations of the central laws, procedures and practices of these courts. The legal framework of summary justice has changed comprehensively in the past ten to 15 years including in terms of evidence, procedure, guidelines, sentencing, judicial training and the fair but efficient expedition of cases. The book is designed to complement these developments as well as modern-day aspects of case management.
Contents
Preface; Introduction; History of justices of the peace in England and Wales; A brief overview; Applications; The first appearance; Youths, vulnerable witnesses and defendants; The trial; Common offences; Common defences; Sentencing; Recent Developments; Criminal justice terms and abbreviations; Appendix I - A typical domestic violence case; Appendix 2 - Adjournments: The Lord Chief Justice's Practice Direction: April 2019; Index.
