UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Magistrates (Justices of the Peace) are:
AFully-trained and qualified lawyers appointed by the Lord Chancellor
BMembers of the local community who volunteer to hear minor cases ✓
CPolice officers who are authorised to impose fines and cautions
DCivil servants who are specially trained to handle minor legal disputes
Explanation
Magistrates (also called Justices of the Peace) are members of the local community. They are not paid and do not need legal qualifications. They deal with minor criminal cases.
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