The document discusses the demographics of magistrates in the UK legal system. It notes that over 50% of magistrates are female, but only 8% are from an ethnic minority. Very few magistrates are under 30 years old, representing just 0.37% , while over 57% are over 60 years old. It encourages more diversity in age and background for magistrates. It also mentions that a Magisterial Committee provides training for magistrates and court clerks to ensure proper supervision in the courts.

2. (Gov.UK 2014)

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7.  There are actually more female magistrates than male
magistrates (around 50.6 %are female). So any women
wanting to be a magistrate shouldn’t be out of thinking it’s a
guys club!
 Sadly, only 8% of magistrates are from an ethnic minority. The
Magistrates today need more diversity from different ethnic
backgrounds!
 Under 30s are suffering the most, with a tiny percentage of only
0.37%serving as magistrates!!
 Shockingly the highest percentages of age range of magistrates
is over 60s at 57.14% …. Even though they are going to retire
in 10 years or less

8. Age 20!
Age 20!
These are a few of
the youngest
magistrate aged
this age when
they began!!
This could be you!
Age 24!

10. There are a group of people called the Magisterial Committee who
ensure sufficient training is given to the magistrate. They also make
sure the clerks have got the training to supervise within the courts.

11. Who cannot become
a magistrate?!