Applications for Magistrates to sit across the south east of England are now being accepted. Find out more: gov.uk/government/pub…

Not all employers know that there is a legal obligation to provide reasonable time off for employees to volunteer as a magistrate, either with or without pay. Further information about this and possible reimbursement is at gov.uk/time-off-work-…

#today is the first day of the #Easter legal term. Magistrates make up 85% of the #judiciary. You don’t need any legal qualifications to be a magistrate, but you do need to have an interest in local justice. Find out more at magistrates.judiciary.uk

Magistrates are volunteers who serve their local communities. Ever wondered what they do in their 'day job's? Judicial Office have been speaking to some of them: instagram.com/p/B9UbFWzJXM6/

Applications for Magistrates to sit across the south east of England are now being accepted. Find out more: gov.uk/government/pub…

It is international family day. Decisions made in Family court have a profound effect on the children involved. Magistrates sit with a specially trained legal adviser and also have independent assistance from a family court adviser or children’s Guardian. ow.ly/VfdE50EjwXg

#today is the first day of the #Trinity legal term . 95% of criminal cases are dealt with by #Magistrates. Applications for Magistrates to sit in the south east of England are now being accepted. Find out more: magistrates.judiciary.uk

You don’t need any legal qualifications to apply to be a magistrate, but you do need to have an interest in local justice and a commitment to the rule of law. Find out more at gov.uk/become-magistr…

From now until 18 July Cambridge and Essex are looking for magistrates for the Criminal and Family courts. Want to #volunteer, learn new skills and make a difference? No formal qualifications are needed. Full training is provided. To find out more visit: magistrates.judiciary.uk

Hear from magistrate Katharine Rainsford about the work of magistrates in the courts, the kinds of cases they deal with, how they ensure sentencing is consistent, the use of sentencing guidelines and how victims are considered in sentencing - youtube.com/watch?v=fCybrB…

Discover how sentencing works in courts across England and Wales, the types of sentence offenders can receive and how judges and magistrates go about working out what sentence to give someone convicted of a criminal offence - youtube.com/watch?v=M4CIve…

International Justice Day – in the UK Magistrates make up 85% of the #judiciary. You don’t need any legal qualifications to be a magistrate, but you do need to have an interest in local justice. Find out more at magistrates.judiciary.uk

Magistrates are volunteers who serve their local communities. Ever wondered what they do in their 'day job's? Judicial Office have been speaking to some of them: instagram.com/p/B9UbFWzJXM6/

Have you got time to spare and would like to use it to make a difference? The Minimum commitment for a Magistrate is 13 days per year after the first year (including sitting & training). Apply for this voluntary role now!

Not long now until the 2020 Vision: 100 Years of Justice exhibition celebrating 100 years of the Magistrates Association. Go to ma100yearsofjustice.com for more information.

#today is the first day of the #Michaelmas legal term . Explore the role of judges, learn about the daily business of judging, from common law to judicial diversity. futurelearn.com/courses/the-mo…

This #blackhistorymonth, why not consider joining the magistracy? Applications are particularly welcome from those under-represented amongst the magistracy. This includes members of Black and Minority Ethnic communities, magistrates.judiciary.uk

Today, local Magistrates joined Crown Court judges and local dignitaries for the annual justice service Chelmsford Cathedral. Marking the beginning of the legal year the service is organised by the High Sheriff of Essex - Julie Fosh.

It's international children’s day. The decisions of the Family Court have a profound effect on the children involved. Magistrates sit with a trained legal adviser and can have independent assistance from a family court adviser or children’s Guardian. magistrates.judiciary.uk

#today is the first day of the #Hilary legal term. Get guidance on completing an application form to become a magistrate. An information pack can be found - gov.uk/government/pub…