“This is local justice and it needs to be reflective of Northern Ireland now. You do just have to want to help and to give something back to the community.”
These words, spoken by Presiding Lay Magistrate Nicola Carruthers, remind us of the vital role community plays at the heart of justice.
In the video below, you can see more of Nicola’s experience, alongside insights from NIJAC’s Director of Appointments and Engagement, Andrew Millar, and District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) Heaney.
Throughout this campaign, NIJAC will be sharing a series of testimonials on social media from serving Lay Magistrates. These stories provide valuable insight into what the role is really like.
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