Burgh and Justice of the Peace Courts

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 24 May 1972.

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Photo of Mr Adam Hunter Mr Adam Hunter , Dunfermline Burghs 12:00, 24 May 1972

I am pleased to hear that reply. Is the hon. Gentleman aware that many people do not agree that Burgh and Justice of the Peace Courts are inferior courts presided over by amateur enthusiasts and does he not go along with the view that our lay magistrates do a good job in dealing with petty misdemeanours?