Courts: Magistrates' Courts
House of Lords
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour)
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the value brought to the justice system by the magistracy.
Lord McNally (Minister of State, Justice; Liberal Democrat)
The Government place great value on the lay magistracy. As well as playing a vital role in ensuring that justice is done swiftly and effectively, magistrates provide an important link between the justice system and the communities it serves.