UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Magistrates (Justices of the Peace) are:
APolice officers who are authorised to impose fines and cautions
BCivil servants who are specially trained to handle minor legal disputes
CMembers of the local community who volunteer to hear minor cases ✓
DFully-trained and qualified lawyers appointed by the Lord Chancellor
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Members of the local community who volunteer to hear minor cases.
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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