1. 1. It's all about opinions, viewpointand perspectiveThis presentation is aimed at A level students andCollege and University students between the agesof 18 and 25.It is not an advert but a recruitmentcampaign to stimulate discussion,generateinterest, and ultimately an attempt to attract morecultural, age and gender diversity to themagistrates bench. After the first pic, a shortdiscussion.Each picture should be studied thenmake a note of, a. what you think about it,b. whatyou think your parents would make of it and c.your grand parents
2. 2. Discussion Group discussion about the first few pictures,from which it will be evident that opinions aremany and varied, there will be no censorship,all opinions are valid, and once the thoughtprocess and discussion have generatedinterest, we move on to discuss England'sracial and cultural diversity
3. 3. Group discussion Discussion about England's cultural and ethnicdiversity, Once this has been established andagreed on, Talk about the magistracy ensues, IfEngland has such a cultural mix and there areas many women as men why is this notreflected on the magistrates bench? The laymagistrates were introduced as Justice for thepeople, by the people, To have ones caseheard and judged by ones peers,
4. 4. If magistrates are to be a reflection of society why are60% of them, middle class white, middle aged males? Don't take my word for it,Go to www.gov.uk Click on become a magistrate. Click on who are magistrates. Click on what magistrates do. Take in the information, discuss it, think aboutit,
5. 5. We need varietyMaybe you or someone you know has the rightstuff, life has evolved, changed and moved onevery where else, why not here.http://www.judiciary.gov.ukAll the information you need
6. 6. Advantages and disadvantages 26 half days off work Expenses paid Loss of earningsallowance It would look great ona cv Your voice is heard Your opinion counts None spring to mind Thank you for yourtime