Another government own goal

[mybrainhurts]

They need to recruit 4,500 new magistrates to handle cases diverted from jury trials.

But they're having to reject applicants with speeding points, so they can't meet their target.

Now, why didn't they see that one coming........? Idiots.

[gh0st]

clap: What a classic!!!!!

[Munta]

Obviously, this is very funny. But I would like to know why someone with points for speeding is deamed unsuitable to be a magistrate. Surely they could be a magistrate so long as they do not handle speeding cases. Or are we just second class citizens.

What next, removal of voting rights for misdemeanours like in America?

[streaky]

Munta said:

[snip] What next, removal of voting rights for misdemeanours like in America?

Very probably ... especially if you are likely to vote the current 'elected dictatorship' out of office - Streaky

[XM5ER]

Do Magistrates get paid? If so, how much?

[hedders]

[quote=Munta]Obviously, this is very funny. But I would like to know why someone with points for speeding is deamed unsuitable to be a magistrate. Surely they could be a magistrate so long as they do not handle speeding cases. Or are we just second class citizens.

quote]

I guess the problem is that most court cases WILL be speeding cases soon, so having a Judge that can not do speeding cases would be a waste of time.

[bongomania]

I have no fines or points missing - can I apply?

[hedders]

bongomania said:

I have no fines or points missing - can I apply?

You can try, but brush up on this stuff first.

www.ephesians5-11.org/handshakes.htm

[dragstar]

XM5ER said:

Do Magistrates get paid? If so, how much?

i think you get expenses paid but no actual wage. not sure though.
iam trying to convince my dad to do it.

[madant69]

That's just daft. In five years there will be no-one without points on their licences.

I'm trying to uncover the great conspiracy.

Insurance companies secretly fund scamera partnerships in order to increase premiums...

The Pulitzer is MINE!!