District Judge (Magistrates’ court)
District Judges (Magistrates’ court) hear criminal cases, youth cases and also some civil proceedings in Magistrates’ courts. They can be authorised to hear cases in the Family Court. Some are authorised to deal with extradition proceedings and terrorist cases. They are also authorised to sit as prison adjudicators.
What is the role and daily routine of a District Judge (Magistrates’ court)?
We recently spoke to District Judge (Magistrates’ court) (DJMC) Nermine Abdel Sayed, based in Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ court, about her career, what her role entails and diversity in the judiciary.
Written testimonial
Written testimonial from a District Judge (Magistrates’ court) (PDF)