Lay Magistrates'

Find out more about Lay Magistrates, the background, main functions and Committee within the following pages.

Information providing an outline of how the post of Lay Magistrate was formed following the Criminal Justice Review of 2000.

A brief overview of the responsibilities carried out daily by Lay Magistrates’.

This section provides details on the Committee members and their role in identifying the training needs of Lay Magistrates’.

The Publications are guidance designed to assist Lay Magistrates’ in the completion of their duties.