Trevor Grove’s “The Magistrate’s Tale” offers a rare and engaging look inside the British justice system from the perspective of a newly appointed lay magistrate. Following his successful “The Juryman’s Tale,” Grove delves into the world of the unpaid volunteers who handle the vast majority of criminal cases in England and Wales. More than a simple memoir, this book is a meticulously researched exploration of the magistracy. Grove blends his own experiences on the North London bench with insightful interviews and observations gleaned from visiting courts across the country. He examines the diverse challenges faced by magistrates, the regional variations in crime and sentencing, and the perspectives of key players, from judges to probation officers to offenders. Expect a witty, informative, and thought-provoking read that sheds light on the unsung heroes of British justice and the realities of law enforcement in the 21st century. Ideal for readers interested in law, criminology, and British society. ISBN: 978-0747561835.
The Magistrate’s Tale: A Frontline Report from a New JP
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When Trevor Grove was called up for Jury service he became so intrigued with the justice system that he wrote a successful book about it – The Juryman’s Tale. Now he’s joined the magistracy and gives a fascinating, funny and insightful account of just how the magistracy works at a time of great change. Lay magistrates deal with more than 95 per cent of all criminal cases in England and Wales, yet they are all volunteers, drawn from local communities, with no legal training or special qualifications, and are not paid a penny for what they do. Astonishingly little is known about what it is like to serve as a magistrate. (Each year 5,000 people apply to become magistrates; only 25 per cent are successful.) This book is the first for many years to shed light on the experience. Interweaving his own personal experience of becoming a magistrate in north London with general observations, relevant interviews and a little history, Trevor Grove takes us on a fascinating journey into this extraordinary and unique institution. He has visited courts all over the country to talk to magistrates and observe how crimes and criminals differ from region to region, and how the benches’ dealing with them differ too. He has visited jails and Young Offenders’ Institutions and he has interviewed all of the principal players, from the Lord Chief Justice and Home Secretary, to more integral characters such as justices’ clerks, ushers, probation officers, local police and offenders. His journey uncovers a remarkable act of national faith in the good sense of ordinary people, which says a great deal more about the strength and health of our democracy than is sufficiently appreciated.
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| ISBN-10 | 0747561834 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780747561835 |
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| Pages | 304 |
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| Weight | 250 |
| Edition | New Ed edition |
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