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Role of the magistracy inquiry

Inquiry

Justice Committee report says the Ministry of Justice and senior judiciary must, as a matter of priority, develop an over-arching strategy for the magistracy. This should include workforce planning, magistrates' training and the wider promotion of their role, especially to employers. It should also take into account the impact of court closures, and consider whether the role of magistrates could be expanded, in particular within any proposals for problem-solving courts.

Work news

Government response to role of the magistracy report

Justice Committee receives government response to its report on the role of the magistracy

15 December 2016

Government must develop over-arching strategy for magistracy

Justice Committee report finds range of unresolved issues, and serious recruitment and training problems

19 October 2016

Magistrates' Association, senior judiciary and Minister share views on magistracy

Justice Committee hears from Minister and judiciary on the role of the magistracy

Magistrates discuss the future of the magistracy

Justice Committee examines the present and future role of Magistrates in the justice system

Role and powers of Magistrates examined

Justice Committee discusses the present and future role of Magistrates in the justice system

Role of the magistracy inquiry launch

Justice Committee launches inquiry into the current and future role of the magistracy.

6 November 2015

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