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ACJPs in every local authority interview candidates and make recommendations to the Lord Chancellor about who to appoint to their local benches as Justices of the Peace (magistrates). ACJP is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of...
The council advises the Lord Chancellor on issues around public records over 30 years old, including public access to records when they’re transferred to the National Archives. The council also advises on requests by government departments to keep hold of...
This report sets out the findings of the triennial review of the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives (ACNRA).
Terms of reference for the board, which provides advice to the Lord Chancellor on possible changes to the Judicial Pension Scheme 2015.
The Independent Advisory Committee on Justice in Wales has submitted its first report to the Lord Chancellor, reviewing the arrangements for the administration of justice in Wales.
Advice to the Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC, former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Ministry of Justice, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.
Advice to The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP , former Lord Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Justice at the Ministry of Justice, on business appointments after leaving Crown service
Correspondence between the Advisory Board and the Ministry of Justice.
You can now find details of vacancies in your area and apply online at the Volunteer to be a Magistrate website.
Information about the appointment process of Lord-Lieutenants.
Lord Chancellor’s speech at the 2024 King’s Counsel appointment ceremony, recognising those who have been formally appointed to the rank of KC and Honorary KC.
The Department was responsible for the judicial system in England and Wales. It was merged with the then Department for Constitutional Affairs (now Ministry of Justice) in 2003.
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