What is a summary offence?

What is a triable either way offence?

What is an indictable offence?

What are the six key qualities that are set out by the Lord Chancellor, that the potential lay magistrates should have?

Apart from the six key qualities, what else does the Lord Chancellor look for?

What are the formal requirements that lay magistrates must have?

What are the restrictions on appointment?

Describe appointment of lay magistrates.

What is the local advisory committee?

What is the two-stage interview process?

Describe the work of lay magistrates.