JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
The; Minister for Justice is considering the appointment of a fresh batch of Justices of the Peace. The ranks of the “ Great unpaid ” were in years gone by recruited tor the most part from an army of political hangers-on. Since the Hon. Dr Findlay has assumed control of the Justice Department more care has been exercised in making appointments Even now there is room for improvement in the method of appointment, and some guarantee of fitness should be given by Members of Parliament before submitting names to the Minister. Further, magistrates should be asked to explain to J’s.P. their limitations. This would prevent any miscarriage of justice. We know of cases where justices possessing no jurisdiction have heard cases and
imposed substantial sentences. Only recently two justices in Kltham heard a case brought on by the police against a person for supplying liquor to a prohibited person, and went so far as to inflict the maximum fine of ,£lO, despite the fact that the Act provides that such cases shall be heard before a magistrate. Such ignorance on the part of justices brings the Commission into ridicule. A little brief authority is dangerous in some individuals.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 835, 5 May 1910, Page 2
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200JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 835, 5 May 1910, Page 2
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