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Magistrates’ Association responds to the Spring Budget
Today’s budget announcement means that speedier justice for all—victims, witnesses and defendants—will be further delayed.
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Update on the start of the Single Justice Procedure 3:1 Operating Model
We urge the senior judiciary to continue consulting and updating magistrates throughout this process.
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Measures announced to increase prison capacity
We support measures to reduce the use of short-term prison sentences.
- Wider justice system
Single Justice Procedure and magistrates’ role
A response to the recent media coverage.
- Diversity, disparity and inclusion
- Wider justice system
Funding for maintenance in court buildings
Accessibility must be the driving principle behind this investment.
- Diversity, disparity and inclusion
Inclusive language
We make no apology for using inclusive language.
- Wider justice system
Consultation on a new code of practice for cautions
We welcome proposals to end the current postcode lottery.
- Diversity, disparity and inclusion
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
Recruitment drive
The magistracy should reflect the communities it serves.
- Diversity, disparity and inclusion
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
Many magistrates’ courts are inaccessible, says Magistrates’ Association report
The charity's report is the first on-the-ground study into the accessibility of magistrates courts.
- Diversity, disparity and inclusion
The reported racist remarks of a former magistrate
The magistracy must be a welcoming and diverse place, and anyone who does not like that should leave.
- Wider justice system
Delay in the consultation on the abolition of local justice areas
Magistrates' Association welcomes this delay if it is used wisely.
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Pausing of magistrates’ extended sentencing powers
The extension of magistrates sentencing powers from six to 12 months is something we had long campaigned for as a vital means of ensuring speedier justice for all.
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Utility warrants
We welcome the Secretary of State’s call for a review by Ofgem and the energy companies.
- Wider justice system
Out of court disposals need reform, says Magistrates’ Association report
New MA report reveals that the use of OOCDs has expanded haphazardly and without appropriate oversight and scrutiny.
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
Most magistrates left out-of-pocket, says Magistrates’ Association report
The Magistrates' Association today published a landmark report on the costs of being a magistrate.
The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The national officers, members and staff of the Magistrates' Association are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
‘Computer says no’ approach to expenses won’t do
The Magistrates' Association has urged the Magistrates Leadership Executive and the Ministry of Justice to reconsider their approach, following the recent announcement that magistrates expenses will not change for either mileage rates or digital devices despite strong evidence in favour of doing so.
- Victims
Magistrates’ Association publishes position on victim surcharge increase
The Magistrates' Association has published a position statement cautioning of the disproportionate impact two recent Ministry of Justice changes to the victim surcharge are likely to have on those with low incomes or in receipt of Universal Credit.
- Youth court matters
Hundreds of childhood offences tried in adult courts every year
Data obtained via a recent parliamentary question reveal that hundreds of young people are tried, convicted and sentenced as adults in the crown court every year despite their alleged offences having been committed when they were under 18.