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22 Jun 2021 15:06
Magistrates recognised in Queen's Birthday HonoursThe MA wishes to extend our congratulations to our members who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. We would like to particularly congratulate our former National Chair, John Bache JP on his OBE for his services to the Magistracy and the Administration of Justice. Fellow members more...
23 Apr 2021 14:04
Reflections on Stephen Lawrence DayThe Magistrates Association is proud to be involved in marking Stephen Lawrence Day. Stephen’s murder on 22 April 1993 shocked us all; a young life so brutally ended by an unprovoked racist attack. We can never bring Stephen back, but we can honour his memory by working to ensure that the tragic more...
9 Apr 2021 13:54
MA appoints Tom Franklin as new chief executiveThe MA is delighted to announce that Tom Franklin has been appointed as our new chief executive. Tom is currently chief executive of Young Citizens, an education charity who many of you may be familiar with through our collaborative work on the magistrate mock trial competitions. Tom has been chief more...
10 Mar 2021 16:47
Please donate to Advocate on PC renewal“I donate to Advocate because barristers who do pro bono work through Advocate provide a vital public service to those who would not otherwise be able to enforce their legal rights.” Derek Sweeting QC, Chair of the Bar Council Please support access to justice through Advocate, the Bar’s pro bono more...
12 Feb 2020 15:54
The work of LawCareOverwhelmed? Mind racing? Can’t sleep? Life in the law can be challenging and sometimes things can get on top of you. Talk to us – we’ve been there. LawCare is an independent charity offering emotional support to legal professionals in the UK and Ireland through our helpline, peer support network, more...
31 Jan 2020 12:31
The importance of a diverse magistracyNational Chair of the MA John Bache JP has had a letter published in response to a Guardian article that reported that the police have failed to boost diversity within their ranks, with just 7% of officers identifying as ethnic minorities compared with 14% of the population. He emphasies the more...
23 Dec 2019 10:14
100 Years of Woman MagistratesOn 23 December 1919, The Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act became law when it received Royal Assent. For the first time, women could become barristers, solicitors, jurors and magistrates. The very next day, Christmas Eve, the first seven women magistrates were appointed. They were: • Lady Crewe more...
15 Oct 2019 09:36
MA responds to The Project for Modern Democracy's report on Remaking the MagistracyThe Project for Modern Democracy have published a report on Remaking the Magistracy: The Role and Potential of Magistrates in the Criminal Justice System. The report evaluates the strengths of England’s unique lay magistracy model and concludes that, despite challenges, it still provides a valuable more...
23 Sep 2019 11:51
MA launch Victim Experience ReportThe MA has launched a new report into victim experiences in the magistrates' court. The report focuses on victims' experiences of attending the magistrates’ court and is based on the outcomes of a roundtable held in October 2018. This was attended by a range of relevant stakeholders, including small more...
19 Sep 2019 09:14
SORP is on the Regulator's RadarThe public continue to be concerned about financial transparency within the charity sector; charities’ accounts enable trustees to communicate effectively with interested stakeholders and provide assurance in terms of financial stability and accounting compliance. The Charities’ SORP (Statement of more...
23 May 2019 09:08
Announcing our Pro Bono Patrons for 2019Since its beginning in 1996, Advocate (as was the Bar Pro Bono Unit) has received committed support from donors who recognise and support the important work carried out by Advocate staff and volunteers to ensure access to justice. As a way to show thanks and recognise the dedication of supporting more...
3 May 2019 08:59
Cloisters' Adam Ohringer runs the London Marathon in wig and gown for AdvocateThe London Marathon is always a great day for runners, charities and spectators alike. On Sunday 28th April, we had the joy of Cloisters barrister and Advocate Panel Member, Adam Ohringer, running to raise funds for our work providing access to justice for those who need it most. He was blessed by a more...
16 Apr 2019 10:32
10 top tips for charities operating with a non-charity subsidiaryEnsure that the purpose of the non-charity subsidiary is to help the charity to make a positive difference for its beneficiaries. The linkage must be for one of the following purposes: Trading to raise money for the charity. Carrying out activities which the charity itself could lawfully carry out. more...
21 Mar 2019 09:36
David Schmitz runs London Marathon on 28 April for C-PotentialDavid Schmitz, a barrister with Ten Old Square, is running the London marathon on Sunday 28th April 2019 in aid of C-Potential, formerly the London Centre for Children with cerebral palsy. The registered charity provides vital life changing learning for children and adults, running a range of more...
20 Mar 2019 10:27
Trustee DisqualificationThe Charity Commission has used its legal powers to suspend and remove the two individuals as trustees of The Suyuti Institute charity for misconduct and mismanagement, which means they are disqualified from being trustees, or from holding senior management functions in any charity in England and more...
12 Mar 2019 10:40
Authorisation to Practice: ProBono30 - don't forget to donateThe last (but not least) page of practising certificate renewals through MyBar is the one time of year when barristers come together by donating just £30 to Advocate (the new name for the Bar Pro Bono Unit). This opportunity to donate is kindly made available to all members of the Bar by the Bar more...
7 Mar 2019 10:57
Barrister joins legal project working with prisoners in AfricaA lawyer at No5 Barristers’ Chambers has returned from a trip to Africa where he worked with a legal project that supports men, women and children living and working in prisons. It was the second time that barrister Mark Kelly has worked with the African Prisons Project (APP), having also spent a more...
4 Dec 2018 12:13
£8,506.25 raised for access to justice!A massive thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas Challenge! We are delighted to announce that you have raised an AMAZING £8,506.25! You have helped more people facing court alone get the access to justice that everyone deserves. Thank you on behalf of Claire, Lucy, David, Joan, Peter and more...
4 Dec 2018 10:47
Final Call: Donate to Access to JusticeOur Christmas Challenge ends at midday today, Tuesday 4th December 2018. Thank you to all who have donated so far; your generosity will help more people get the access to justice that everyone deserves. Truth, fairness, justice. These are the presents that someone is desperately hoping for this more...
3 Dec 2018 12:15
24 hours left in Advocate's Christmas ChallengeThere's only 24 hours left to donate to our Christmas Challenge! We're delighted to announce that your generosity has raised an INCREDIBLE £8,446! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! Will you help us reach £10,000 by midday tomorrow? Donations will no longer be doubled, but every penny more...
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