- Adult court matters
MA comments on the new Imposition guidelines
The Magistrates' Association has responded to the new Imposition guidelines.
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Review of the regulation of private prosecutors is welcome
Magistrates need confidence that prosecutors are working to the highest standards and in a consistent way.
- Adult court matters
- Family court matters
- Youth court matters
Latest updates for magistrates: February 2025
A selection of the latest news, publications and events from across the justice system.
- Adult court matters
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
- Wider justice system
Speaking up for members: February 2025
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
- Youth court matters
Structural reforms needed to ensure timely justice, say magistrates
The Magistrates' Association has submitted its response to the review of the criminal courts.
- Family court matters
- Wider justice system
Latest updates for magistrates: January 2025
A selection of the latest news, publications and events from across the justice system.
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- Wider justice system
Sentencing Review must allow for more flexible options
The Magistrates' Association has submitted its response to the call for evidence to the government’s sentencing review. While we welcome this wide-ranging review, we’ve also raised some concerns.
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
- Wider justice system
Three MA members awarded in New Year Honours
Our members were recognised for their services to the administration of justice as magistrates.
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Criminal courts review welcomed by Magistrates’ Association
The Magistrates’ Association welcomes today's announcement that there will be a wide-ranging review of criminal courts.
- Adult court matters
- Family court matters
- Wider justice system
Speaking up for members: November 2024
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
- Wider justice system
Manchester magistrates receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Fantastic news as our Greater Manchester Magistrates in the Community team receive this prestigious award.
- Adult court matters
- Family court matters
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association in the news: October 2024
A round-up of our recent media coverage July to October 2024
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Single Justice Procedure reform welcome, but needs to go further
The Magistrates’ Association welcomes the announcement made by Heidi Alexander MP, Courts Minister today on the Single Justice Procedure.
- Wider justice system
Failure to invest in courts a false economy, says Magistrates’ Association
Magistrates’ Association responds to the Autumn Budget.
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Sentencing review welcome, but must be supported by better long-term funding, say magistrates
Our response to the Ministry of Justice's announcement of a wide-ranging sentencing review.
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Magistrates’ sentencing range extended to 12 months
The MA comments on today's announcement by the Lord Chancellor that, with effect from 18 November, the sentencing range in the magistrates’ courts will be extended from six months to 12 months.
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Postponing sentencing hearings to deal with prison overcrowding
The Magistrates’ Association responds to reports.
- 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.
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association responds to the “unlawful” use of the Single Justice Procedure
This ruling supports our call for reform of the Single Justice Procedure.
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Magistrates’ Association speaks up for members: August 2024
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.