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Briefing note
Practicalities of being a magistrate

Local Justice Area consultation outcome

A joint consultation by the Ministry of Justice and Judicial Office on the reform of Local Justice Areas started in early 2025. Following submissions by the MA, our members and branches, benches, and other stakeholders, the government issued its response in March 2026. This briefing summarises the consultation response, proposal by proposal, alongside our recommendations and final decisions.

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