Press notices

Here you can access press releases, statements etc. that are issued by the Association from time to time. For further information on any item please contact Ann Flintham, Communications Manager.

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Subject	Date
Magistrates’ Association welcomes 2003 Licensing Act review	July 2010
Magistrates’ Association astonished at unpaid fines total	July 2010
Alternatives to short term custody	June 2010
John Thornhill responds to consultation on court closures	June 2010
Sentencing young people - response to report Punishing Costs	February 2010
Association is appalled by breach of security	January 2010
Press release: Court closures	October 2009
Press release: Magistrates’ Association responds to Prison Governors’ Association motion to abolish short term custodial sentences	October 2009
Guidance: Costing the Earth: revised guidance for everyone concerned with environmental protection	September 2009
Press release: Magistrates’ Association vehemently opposes proposal for careless driving as a fixed penalty offence	August 2009
Sentencing for drug offences	July 2009
Press release: Response to comments made by Justice Committee on sentencing	July 2009
Press release: Sentencing Statistics	July 2009