Composition of the Bench today Flashcards
What are half of the magistrates aged between?
60-70yrs old
What % of magistrates are under 40 years old?
4%
What political party do most magistrates support?
the Conservative Party
What did the report ‘Judiciary in the Magistrates Courts 2002’ find about magistrates who were appointed to areas where there was a high labour vote?
- from professional and managerial ranks
- 40% of them were tired from full-time employment
What was the name of the report that found that magistrates who were appointed to areas where there was a high labour vote were
- from professional and managerial ranks
- 40% were retired from full-time employment
‘Judiciary in the Magistrates Courts 2002’
According to figures from 2012 what % of magistrates were women?
51.3%
According to the figures from 2012 what % of magistrates were ethnic minorities?
8%
What % of the professional judiciary are from ethnic minority backgrounds?
4%
Where are examples of advertisements in publications aimed at ethnic minorities? (3)
- the Caribbean Times
- the Asian Times
- Muslim News
Who has the Lord Chancellor encouraged to become magistrates?
disabled people
In 2012 how many law magistrates had a disability?
5%
