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10 September 2024

Wider justice system

Fixing what’s broken

Our chief executive Tom Franklin on the challenges facing the justice system – and how our 2024 conference aims to inspire discussion and solutions.

Text reads: Member blog, Alex Yip. It is accompanied by Alex's photo.

4 September 2024

Diversity, disparity and inclusion

Reflections of a British Chinese magistrate

For East and South East Asian Heritage Month, Cllr Alex Yip JP shares his experience of being a British Chinese magistrate and reflects on the importance of a truly inclusive judiciary.

23 August 2024

Adult court matters Wider justice system

Postponing sentencing hearings to deal with prison overcrowding

The Magistrates’ Association responds to reports.

19 August 2024

Adult court matters Wider justice system

Riots and Operation Early Dawn show the importance of a well-funded and well-run justice system, says the Magistrates’ Association

The Magistrates' Association responds to today’s reactivation of the emergency measure Operation Early Dawn.

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