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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 May 2006.


Magistrates’ Courts: Wales

Question
What is the political composition of each magistrates’ court in Wales.
Answer

Data on the political composition of each magistrates’ court in Wales are not collected. Political affiliation was used until June 2004 as a measure of the social balance of each bench. In June 2004 occupation and industry replaced political affiliation as this measure.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5271; 681 c127WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Political parties Magistrates' courts Magistrates Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk