Introduction to the magistrate's court : with a glossary of words, phrases, acronyms and abbreviations / Bryan Gibson with the assistance of Winston Gordon, Andy Wesson
Cover -- CONTENTS -- Preface -- Magistrates' Courts in Outline -- Magistrates, Chief Executives and Justices' Clerks -- Powers, Procedures, Fairness and Human Rights -- Criminal Cases and Evidence -- Sentencing -- The Youth Court and Youth Offending Teams -- The Family Proceedings Court and CAFCASS -- Licensing Matters -- Some Common Procedures -- Law, Lawyers and State Funded Legal Representation -- Appeal -- A Quality Service -- Glossary of Words, Phrases, Acronyms and Abbreviations -- Index
Summary
Annotation The UK system of local justice explained in a book that has been constantly in demand through four editions - and is used by many courts in the training of justices of the peace. An excellent introduction
