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Safety and security in the magistrates' courts

In April 2025, we surveyed members to understand their thoughts and experiences relating to their safety and security inside and outside the magistrates’ courts. To our knowledge, this is the first survey of its kind put to the lay judiciary. The report makes for concerning reading and we've made 20 recommendations for change.

Magistrates in a court. Copyright Philip Wolmuth