Official alwa who's who in the law? the if you are prosecuted for a crime in britain, you may may meet the following people during your process through the courts: magistrates magistrates are unpaid judges, usually chosen from well-respected people in the local community. they are not legally qualified. they are guided on points of law by an official, the clerk. there are magistrates' courts in most towns. the dec a pa cou ser the solicitors after the accused person has been arrested, the first person he or she needs to see is a solicitor. solicitors are qualified lawyers who advise the accused and help prepare the defence case. the solicitor may represent the accused in court. a person who is too poor to afford a solicitor will usually get legal aid financial help from the state. barristers in more serious cases, or where there are special legal difficulties, it is usual for the solicitor to hire a barrister to defend the accused. the barrister is trained in the law and in the skills required to argue a case in court. the barrister for the defence will be confronted by his or her opposite number, the prosecuting barrister, who represents the state. legal aid is available to pay for defence barristers jurors a jury consists of twelve men and women from the local community. they sit in the crown court, with a judge, and listen to witnesses for the defence and prosecution before deciding whether the accused is guilty or innocent. in britain a person is innocent unless found guilty: the prosecution has the burden of establishing guilt. judges judges are trained lawyers, nearly always ex-barristers, who sit in the crown court (and appeal courts). the judge rules on points of law, and makes sure that the trial is conducted properly. he or she does not decide on the guilt or innocence of the accused that is the jury's job. however, if the jury find the accused guilty, then the judge will pass sentence. co we ap pe tri ag co lc ju courts and crimes
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