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Recommendation 7
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Review pronouncement templates for magistrates to ensure clarity and consistent application
Recommendation
Magistrates are required to communicate their remand decisions to the parties in open court; however, we have heard that this is not always done in a way which is understandable to the parties involved. Pronouncement templates for magistrates should be reviewed to ensure they are as clear as possible for those being sentenced and their use should be monitored to ensure they are being used consistently
Paragraph Reference:
44
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 31 March 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗