REVISION SESSIONS

Wednesday 26th November 2014 - 3:15pm - Pre-trial issues in the Magistrates' Court

Following this sessions will be delivered on Monday and Tuesday of each week (where possible). 

Monday - Y9 + any year 10 who can't attend Tuesday session.

Tuesday - Y10 + any year 9 who can't attend Monday session. 

These sessions are not compulsory and will run until the mock exam and then afterwards for pupils who want to target specific areas highlighted from the mock exam results. 

Revision Checklist - End of unit mock exam - 10th December 2014

The Magistrate - this will include selection and appointment, qualifications, key competencies and the role of the Lord Chancellor. You must understand the role of Lay Magistrates in both civil and criminal trials. Advantages and disadvantages should be understood.

Pre-trial procedures - this will include summons and arrest, the role of the CPS, the role of the duty solicitor, bail at the police station and at the Magistrates' Court, the Bail Act 1976 and the classification of offences into summary T-E-W & indictable.

The trial - this will include the procedure for a summary trial and the role of the Magistrates or district judge. You will also need to understand the procedure for T-E-W offences.

Post-trial - you will need to understand sentencing powers and aims of sentencing as well as the difference between aggravating and mitigating factors. Appeal routes and types of appeal should be understood. 


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