Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 68889
Magistrates: Voluntary Work
Tabled: 17 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025
Question
Yuan Yang
Labour — Earley and Woodley
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to monitor the number of hours that magistrates volunteer each year.
Answer
Sarah SackmanMagistrates’ sitting levels are already monitored by HM Courts & Tribunals Service and the judiciary. Bench Chairs are responsible for ensuring magistrates meet their minimum sitting commitment of 13 days per year and for supporting effective listing ...
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