Cumbria and Lancashire Magistrate Recruitment Campaign

The Cumbria and Lancashire Advisory Committee is currently seeking to appoint new Justices to the Lancashire, South Cumbria and North & West Cumbria Benches.

Around 30 new Justices are sought to sit in the adult criminal court in Lancashire. Anyone appointed will be expected to sit at courthouses in Burnley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Lancaster and Preston.

Around 20 new Justices are sought to sit in the adult criminal court in South Cumbria. This Bench has only one courthouse, which is located in Barrow-in-Furness.

Around 20 new Justices are sought to sit in the adult criminal court in North & West Cumbria. Anyone appointed will be expected to sit at courthouses in Carlisle and Workington.

Further details about the application and selection process can be found on our Becoming a Magistrate page.

The application form and associated guidance notes can be downloaded from the Gov.uk website. The Advisory Committee would prefer that the completed application form is returned by email to: CL-Advisory@justice.gov.uk

Applicants are reminded that they need to observe at least one Magistrates' Court session, involving a bench of Magistrates, prior to submission of the form. A minimum of three observations is preferred.

Those shortlisted and invited for interview will be expected to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of social issues in the local area in which they wish to serve, in particular the causes and effects of crime. This would typically be gained by living or working there.

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2019 in all cases. Interviews will take place in October. Those shortlisted in Lancashire will be asked to attend for interview in Preston; those in Cumbria will be asked to attend for interview in Carlisle.

Best of luck to anyone applying.