* Backed by the Magistrates' Association * Coincides with the 650th anniversary of JPs. * Essential reading for criminal justice practitioners. * The key text at a critical time for government and the courts. * Supported by a substantial media campaign. * A celebratory volume and collection piece. After 650 years justices of the peace find themselves at a crossroads. This book looks at the role of one of the UK's oldest institutions in a rapidly changing world. Well-informed, thought-provoking and published at a critical time when government is looking to find ever more efficient and cost-effective ways to deliver justice, this book by leading commentators from the courts, universities, the media and the magistracy itself sets examines the options for the future. It looks at economic and other pressures as well as demands for new kinds of community justice and changing ideas about public and voluntary service. It's sheer breadth, expertise and diversity of views means it will be in demand across the criminal justice system as the best word on the subject. What is the modern-day role of the magistracy and how might it better serve the citizen's to whom it ultimately belongs? From an age-old institution as a bastion of democracy to the idea that there should be fresh avenues of engagement and a greater sense of a fairness and transparency, each of the distinguished contributors' chapter is valuable within what is a highly innovative and readable work. With a Foreword by Lord Dholakia.

About the Author
The editors: David Faulkner is one of the UK's leading commentators on crime and punishment. Sally Dickinson has worked at the heart of the magistracy for many years. CONTRIBUTORS Professor Andrew Ashworth Sir Louis Blom-Cooper QC Audrey Damazar Aubrey Fox Frances Gibb, Barry Godfrey JP Martin Graham Roger Graef Kate Green MP Dame Heather Hallett Rod Morgan Nicola Padfield Malcolm Richardson Howard Riddle.

Reviews
'A most impressive book to help shape the magistracy of the 21st century': John Fassenfelt, Chairman, Magistrates' Association. 'A highly readable collection and carries some radical ideas about what the magistracy might have to offer in the seventh century of its existence': The London Advocate.



Book Information
ISBN 9781904380863
Author David Faulkner
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Waterside Press
Publisher Waterside Press
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 12mm