Making good progress towards a more diverse magistracy

‘We need to put time, energy and resources into recruiting a modern, diverse magistracy that reflects the society that we serve,’ writes John Bache.While 7% of the judiciary as a whole is from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background (Police, military and courts lagging decades behind on ethnic diversity, 6 December), the equivalent figure for magistrates is higher, at 12%.This requires a proactive approach that ensures that the role of the magistracy and the benefits of becoming