Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 82896
Magistrates: Conditions of Employment
Tabled: 16 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary on improving the terms and conditions for magistrates.
Answer
Sarah SackmanAs magistrates are volunteers, they do not have formal terms and conditions. However, their role is governed by the Lord Chancellor’s Directions, which set out expectations and guidance for their role. While these Directions are issued by the Lord Chancel...
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