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Friday 3 April 2015

MAGISTRATES ASSOCIATION SILENCES CRITICS



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?

2 comments:

  1. In positive spirit:

    "..disillusioned by its infectivity in promoting matters.."

    I fear that the auto-correct spiel-cheeker (sic) has slipped its leash.

    Best wishes re retirement

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  2. 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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