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Volunteers sought to become magistrates

Unpaid roles play 'a vital part' in administering local justice

Volunteers are being sought to become magistrates on the Isle of Man.

Magistrates sit as a bench of three and preside over a range of cases before the Summary Court; they're described by Government House as playing a vital part in administering local justice.

No previous legal training or specific qualifications are needed for the unpaid role with full training provided to those who are appointed.

The closing day for applications is 3 May - details of how to apply can be found HERE.

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