Written questions

Magistrates: Recruitment

Commons · Question 81032 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 20 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Joshua Reynolds

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

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 20 Oct 2025

The 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...