Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 81032

Magistrates: Recruitment

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Liberal DemocratMaidenhead

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to increase the recruitment of magistrates from (a) younger age groups and (b) ethnic minority communities.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
The Ministry of Justice is committed to building a strong and sustainable magistracy that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Marketing materials are specifically designed to attract younger and more ethnically diverse candidates, and the...

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