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MA contributes to landmark Times crime and justice commission report
The proposal to introduce a new intermediate court reflects a growing consensus.
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Local Justice Areas consultation launched
The consultation on changes to Local Justice Areas (LJA) and the administration of the magistracy, was launched on Monday 31 March.
Please visit our consultation web page, which has everything you need to know about the consultation and how to have your say on it before it closes on Monday 23 June.
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No more money for justice misses opportunity to fix the courts
The government found £1.6 billion to patch up pot-holed roads, but only £8 million for justice in the spring statement – not enough to patch up our creaking justice system or invest in our courts.
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Latest updates for magistrates: March 2025
From criminal justice statistics to the Youth Remand Concordat, read the latest news, publications and events from across the justice system, that we hope will support you in delivering your magisterial duties.
- Family court matters
MA responds to suggestions that family magistrates should not hear private law cases
We’ve written an opinion piece for Politics Home to explain and defend the family magistrates’ role.
- 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
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- 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
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Speaking up for members: February 2025
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
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- 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.
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Latest updates for magistrates: January 2025
A selection of the latest news, publications and events from across the justice system.
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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
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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
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Speaking up for members: November 2024
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
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Manchester magistrates receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Fantastic news as our Greater Manchester Magistrates in the Community team receive this prestigious award.
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Magistrates’ Association in the news: October 2024
A round-up of our recent media coverage July to October 2024
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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.
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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.