Author: John Hosking
Publisher: Waterside Press
ISBN: 1910979910
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
A rare insight and celebration of the magistracy, Our Magistracy sets out its core role and values and identifies mistakes by politicians, administrators, bureaucrats and others. By a former chairman of the Magistrates Association of England and Wales. In this thoroughly informed account of the magistracy the author deals with key issues touching on that institution. Focussing on what Lord Bingham, Lord Chief Justice, described as a ‘democratic jewel beyond price’, he explains its rationale, goals and over-riding values. Dealing with major developments, economics, management, day-to-day practicalities and changing times the author casts an experienced eye over summary justice, law and order and its fascinating history of local administration. Describing the magistracy as a great national institution, independent, respected and a true people’s court, John Hosking nevertheless decries a halving of its size, closure of courthouses, remote services and increasing reliance on professional judges rather than community volunteers. Though much has changed for the better to increase competency, meet criticism and maintain integrity, the book explains how other developments have challenged the very status of the lay magistracy and made inroads into one of the most cherished principles of our democracy: public participation in the justice system. Extracts ‘It … ill-behoves politicians and reformers to support actions which may be designed to improve the justice system as a whole, but which devalue the magistracy in the process. Likewise, the sustainability of the magistracy can only be assured if the popular demands of the present … are met without compromising the future of the whole institution.’ ‘In addition to its unquestioned integrity and independence, the most persuasive reason for having a lay magistracy is that … it manifestly does a good job at a very low cost.’
Our Magistracy
Author: John Hosking
Publisher: Waterside Press
ISBN: 1910979910
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
A rare insight and celebration of the magistracy, Our Magistracy sets out its core role and values and identifies mistakes by politicians, administrators, bureaucrats and others. By a former chairman of the Magistrates Association of England and Wales. In this thoroughly informed account of the magistracy the author deals with key issues touching on that institution. Focussing on what Lord Bingham, Lord Chief Justice, described as a ‘democratic jewel beyond price’, he explains its rationale, goals and over-riding values. Dealing with major developments, economics, management, day-to-day practicalities and changing times the author casts an experienced eye over summary justice, law and order and its fascinating history of local administration. Describing the magistracy as a great national institution, independent, respected and a true people’s court, John Hosking nevertheless decries a halving of its size, closure of courthouses, remote services and increasing reliance on professional judges rather than community volunteers. Though much has changed for the better to increase competency, meet criticism and maintain integrity, the book explains how other developments have challenged the very status of the lay magistracy and made inroads into one of the most cherished principles of our democracy: public participation in the justice system. Extracts ‘It … ill-behoves politicians and reformers to support actions which may be designed to improve the justice system as a whole, but which devalue the magistracy in the process. Likewise, the sustainability of the magistracy can only be assured if the popular demands of the present … are met without compromising the future of the whole institution.’ ‘In addition to its unquestioned integrity and independence, the most persuasive reason for having a lay magistracy is that … it manifestly does a good job at a very low cost.’
Publisher: Waterside Press
ISBN: 1910979910
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
A rare insight and celebration of the magistracy, Our Magistracy sets out its core role and values and identifies mistakes by politicians, administrators, bureaucrats and others. By a former chairman of the Magistrates Association of England and Wales. In this thoroughly informed account of the magistracy the author deals with key issues touching on that institution. Focussing on what Lord Bingham, Lord Chief Justice, described as a ‘democratic jewel beyond price’, he explains its rationale, goals and over-riding values. Dealing with major developments, economics, management, day-to-day practicalities and changing times the author casts an experienced eye over summary justice, law and order and its fascinating history of local administration. Describing the magistracy as a great national institution, independent, respected and a true people’s court, John Hosking nevertheless decries a halving of its size, closure of courthouses, remote services and increasing reliance on professional judges rather than community volunteers. Though much has changed for the better to increase competency, meet criticism and maintain integrity, the book explains how other developments have challenged the very status of the lay magistracy and made inroads into one of the most cherished principles of our democracy: public participation in the justice system. Extracts ‘It … ill-behoves politicians and reformers to support actions which may be designed to improve the justice system as a whole, but which devalue the magistracy in the process. Likewise, the sustainability of the magistracy can only be assured if the popular demands of the present … are met without compromising the future of the whole institution.’ ‘In addition to its unquestioned integrity and independence, the most persuasive reason for having a lay magistracy is that … it manifestly does a good job at a very low cost.’
Our Magistracy
Author: John Hosking
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910979921
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A rare insight and celebration of the magistracy, Our Magistracy sets out its core role and values and identifies mistakes by politicians, administrators, bureaucrats and others. By a former chairman of the Magistrates Association of England and Wales.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910979921
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A rare insight and celebration of the magistracy, Our Magistracy sets out its core role and values and identifies mistakes by politicians, administrators, bureaucrats and others. By a former chairman of the Magistrates Association of England and Wales.
Our Chief Magistrate and His Powers
Author: William Howard Taft
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Executive power
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Executive power
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Magistrate System
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Improvements in Judicial Machinery
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Magistrate System
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Judiciary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Magistrates' Bench Book of Botswana
Author: Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This bench book is intended as a quick reference book for Magistrates in Botswana. It discusses general principles of law relevant to the work of Magistrates in Botswana. It covers wide ranging topics relevant to the work of Magistrates such as: judicial independence, impartiality, jurisdiction, judicial case management, the legal system, conduct of court matters, key concepts of the law of evidence, fact finding and court hearings.The book is rich with critical advice to Magistrates. In particular it emphasizes that a Magistrate shall uphold the integrity and independence of the Judiciary, avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of the activities of the Magistrate's activities. Although the book is primarily intended as a critical resource for Magistrates in Botswana, all judicial officers and lawyers in Botswana and other Commonwealth countries may find it useful. The book is set to have a profound impact on how Magistrates apply their judicial skills in the resolution of disputes. In addition to the above, it will be indispensable for training purposes.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This bench book is intended as a quick reference book for Magistrates in Botswana. It discusses general principles of law relevant to the work of Magistrates in Botswana. It covers wide ranging topics relevant to the work of Magistrates such as: judicial independence, impartiality, jurisdiction, judicial case management, the legal system, conduct of court matters, key concepts of the law of evidence, fact finding and court hearings.The book is rich with critical advice to Magistrates. In particular it emphasizes that a Magistrate shall uphold the integrity and independence of the Judiciary, avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all of the activities of the Magistrate's activities. Although the book is primarily intended as a critical resource for Magistrates in Botswana, all judicial officers and lawyers in Botswana and other Commonwealth countries may find it useful. The book is set to have a profound impact on how Magistrates apply their judicial skills in the resolution of disputes. In addition to the above, it will be indispensable for training purposes.
Letters of Correspondence between the magistrates of Edinburgh [William Dalrymple, Thomas Smith, William Hall, and others] and the late Provost Elder. Answers to Thomas Smith Esq. by the Old Magistrate and Impartial Citizen; with notes and observations on each. Also an account of the Edinburgh ale duty, from the commencement of the tax ... The whole drawn up by Crito, with authority of the Old Magistrate
The Duty of Obedience to the Civil Magistrate
Author: Francis Wayland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
A Magistrate's Guide; and Citizen's Counsellor
Author: John B. Colvin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Justices of the peace
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Justices of the peace
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The Magistracy at the Crossroads
Author: David Faulkner
Publisher: Waterside Press
ISBN: 1904380867
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
After 650 years justices of the peace find themselves at a crossroads. This book looks at the role of one of the UK's oldest institutions in a rapidly changing world.
Publisher: Waterside Press
ISBN: 1904380867
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
After 650 years justices of the peace find themselves at a crossroads. This book looks at the role of one of the UK's oldest institutions in a rapidly changing world.