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The Role of the Magistrate's Court Lecture

Introductory Lectures: The Role of the Magistrate's Court Lecture

This lecture looks at the one aspect of the system of justice in England and Wales. This is the Magistrate's Court, which deals with minor offences, and works on a voluntary basis in local communities. The lecture explains how the whole process functions.

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