I`ve long been critical of the
Magistrates` Association. I resigned my
membership years ago. Unlike eg the
B.M.A. it provides no professional indemnity or professional assistance for
members who get themselves in a bit of trouble.
Its only useful innovation was to succeed an individually produced forum
on its members` site by a professionally designed one where members could
exchange opinions moderated by a few hardworking colleagues who gave freely of
their time. That platform has now been
removed. Only about 80% of magistrates
belong to the M.A.. Old hands
disillusioned by its infectivity in promoting matters in the interests of J.P.s
have resigned or failed to renew memberships.
Money is tight cf a decade ago but I`m sure those at the helm are
patient enough to queue up for their gongs..........after all isn`t that why
they stood for office in the first place?
In positive spirit:
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I fear that the auto-correct spiel-cheeker (sic) has slipped its leash.
Best wishes re retirement
The BMA doesn't provide professional indemnity, or even much professional assistance if you are in trouble (other than employment matters) - organisations such as MDU, MPS, MDDUS etc fulfil that function.
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