Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 81032
Magistrates: Recruitment
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Question
Mr Joshua Reynolds
Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead
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 SackmanThe 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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