Wider justice system
The leading body for magistrates in England and Wales has welcomed Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the criminal courts – published today – and says that its recommendations, if implemented, will speed-up justice for victims, witnesses and defendants who are being denied justice by the ever-increasing backlog in the crown courts.
Domestic abuse Family court matters Victims
The Pathfinder process aims to improve the court experience and outcomes for children and parents involved in private family law proceedings. This blog is the very personal experience of one mum (who also happens to be a magistrate), of the Pathfinder process. We are not sharing her name or where she lives, to protect her anonymity.
Diversity, disparity and inclusion
Responding to yesterday’s judicial diversity statistics, the Magistrates’ Association has said that while it is proud that the magistracy remains the most diverse part of the judiciary, progress on magistrate diversity has slowed.
In November, David Ford will take the reins from Mark Beattie as the Magistrates’ Association’s new national chair, and Jacqui MacDonald-Davis, Sarah Clarke and Val Castell will be deputy national chairs.
