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