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

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 Type: recommendation | Number: 7 | Paragraph: 44 | Response status: not_accepted Government response: We partially accept this recommendation. The Government believes that there are times when it will be appropriate for the courts to have the ability to remand someone in custody for their own protection, for example, in cases where the defendant is a member of a gang and could be subject to repercus