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...