Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor David Leslie Taylor (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Tuesday, 19 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 261 members in total.

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LAY MAGISTRACY

That this House congratulates the Magistrates' Association on the 80th anniversary of its creation; pays tribute to the selfless dedication and commitment of the 30,000 volunteer justices of the peace from all walks of life who generously give their time to the lay magistracy; notes that the lay magistracy, with nearly 50 per cent. women and 6 per cent. ethnic minority members, is broadly representative of the society it serves and is by far the most representative component of the criminal justice system; applauds the valuable contribution lay magistrates make to delivering local justice in local communities; and looks forward to the continued success of this valuable role.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

123A2

at end add 'for the foreseeable future.'.

123A1

at end add "but calls for more appointments from ethnic minority communities, particularly for inner urban communities".

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

123 

123A2 

123A1 

Session

2000-01

Registered interest declared

Yes

Subjects

Magistrates Magistrates Association

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk