United KingdomGovernment and law 42 · Government, law and your role
True or false: in England and Wales, magistrates are usually paid judges who must have legal qualifications.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
False. Magistrates in England and Wales are usually unpaid volunteers from the local community, and they do not need legal qualifications. They receive training and get advice on the law from a legal adviser.
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