Advice Now
Advice on attending court
Childlaw Advice
Advice on attending the Family Court
Support Through Court
Supports people going through court proceedings without legal representation
The Family Court Without a Lawyer
A useful book and free videos helpful for going to court without a lawyer
The Transparency Project
A website providing accessible information about the work of the Family Court
Victim Support
Free and confidential support for victims of crime, including going to court
HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Find the right court or tribunal and other useful resources relating to courts and tribunals
Judicial College
Responsible for the training of the judiciary, including magistrates
Legislation.gov.uk
Browse new and existing legislation
Advice Local
Tailored information for your area
Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides legal advice
Law Centres Network
Offers face-to-face legal advice
LawWorks Clinics
Network of free legal advice sessions
The University of Law
Provides free legal advice to the public
Apply to become a magistrate
Find your local advisory committee and take the next step to becoming a magistrate
Eligibility Criteria for Magistrates
Find out if you are eligible to be a magistrate
Expenses
Find the rates of allowance for financial loss, travel and subsidence for magistrates
Lord Chancellor’s Directions for Advisory Committees
Guidance on attendance and managing sittings
Sentencing Guidelines for use in Magistrates’ Court
All the Sentencing Guidelines and other materials magistrates need when sentencing offenders in court