Who We Are

The Greater Manchester Magistrates' Association (GMMA) is a membership organisation for both active and retired magistrates. We are the local branch of the national Magistrates Association (MA). Our members include magistrates and associates from both the Criminal (Adult & Youth Courts) and Family divisions.

We exist to:

• Support our members in continued learning through training and contextual visits
• Provide networking opportunities for members across the entire bench
• Connect with like-minded partners to reduce violence in our community, 
• Inform our wider community about the role of magistrates
• Educate young people so they can make better choices in the law
• Contribute to national policy decisions on court reforms
• Represent the local needs and interests of Greater Manchester magistrates at a national MA level