We are responsible for developing policy about the recruitment and appointment of volunteer magistrates in England and Wales, who deal with approximately 95% of all criminal cases each year.
Our work includes the recruitment of sufficient numbers of magistrates in the areas where they are needed, ensuring that they are recruited from a diverse spectrum of the population. We encourage employers to release staff who wish to serve as magistrates, which is crucial to recruiting more magistrates under 50, a key diversity objective.
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