Single Justice Procedure needs reform, say magistrates
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Single Justice Procedure needs reform, say magistrates
- Adult court matters
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
- 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.
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Single Justice Procedure and magistrates’ role
A response to the recent media coverage.
- Wider justice system
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.
- Wider justice system
Single Justice Procedure
We support the use of the single justice procedure to improve the efficiency of criminal justice but we voice our concern that it is insufficiently open and transparent.
- Adult court matters
Single Justice Procedure
Reflecting hundreds of our members’ insights into hearing Single Justice Procedure (SJP) cases over the last eight years since it was introduced, our position statement highlights that the SJP needs reform if it is to be seen as fair and transparent. We have made twelve recommendations to improve the operation, transparency and fairness of the SJP.
- Adult court matters
The challenges of open justice
Subject matter experts discussed open justice at this year’s annual conference.
- Wider justice system
Complaints
The MA's complaints and disciplinary procedure.
Magistrates’ Association in the news: June 2024
A round-up of our recent media coverage.
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association speaks up for members: May 2024
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association speaks up for members: May 2022
Every day the Magistrates' Association advocates on behalf of its members. Our national officers, together with our five policy committees and supported by our small staff team, cover a wide range of issues that matter most to our members and represent the organisation on external bodies. Find out what we have been working on most recently.
- Adult court matters
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association speaks up for members: February 2024
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
- Diversity, disparity and inclusion
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association speaks up for members: November 2023
A round-up of our recent policy and advocacy work.
- Adult court matters
- Family court matters
- Wider justice system
Delay in the consultation on the abolition of local justice areas
Magistrates' Association welcomes this delay if it is used wisely.
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association in the news: 2021
A round-up of our 2021 media coverage.
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
FAQs
Answers to common questions about the MA and the magistracy.
Magistrates’ Association in the news: March 2024
A round-up of our recent media coverage
- Adult court matters
- Wider justice system
- Youth court matters
Criminal justice must be a priority for the new government, say magistrates
The Magistrates’ Association has urged the new Lord Chancellor to do a fundamental review of the criminal justice system and boost investment in all parts of it.
- Wider justice system
Magistrates’ Association calls for open justice strategy
In its submission to the House of Commons Justice Select Committee, the Magistrates' Association calls for HMCTS to publish a strategy for ensuring open justice, so that it maintains an equal importance to court efficiency.
- Practicalities of being a magistrate
- Wider justice system
