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Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025. It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Magistrates

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his Department's policies of the recommendations in the report by the Magistrates' Association entitled Magistrates Matter, published on 5 June 2025.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice is dedicated to ensuring all magistrates feel valued for their work. We have considered the Magistrates’ Association report on improving recognition of magistrates and its recommendations for Ministers and the Senior Judiciary. We work closely with the Magistrates’ Association, and we will consider their recommendations carefully.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
82895
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Magistrates Magistrates Association
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk