We are a group of local Magistrates who deliver presentations and workshops in schools, colleges, and community groups across Greater Manchester. Our aim is to increase awareness of the criminal justice system in our communities and help young people make better choices within the law.

Our presentations and workshops typically last for 1-1.5 hours, are free of charge and are tailored to suit different year groups. We also run an annual Year 6 Mock Trial Competition for Primary Schools across Greater Manchester. Further details of this event are released in January each year. Click here to find out more.

We offer a range of interactive presentations including:

Introduction to the Magistracy

Years 5 - Year 11

An interactive presentation on the role of Magistrates, including who we are, what we do and sentencing options in the Magistrate's court.

Choices and Consequences

Workshops on the Choices and Consequences that affect young people in topical areas such as:

- Cyber-bullying (Year 6 - Year 8)

- Knife Crime (Year 7 - Year 11)

- Alcohol and Drugs (Year 12 & 13)

Sentencing Workshops
Years 11 - University

A case study-based workshop where students become Magistrates for the day. Working in groups, participants are guided through a structured approach to sentencing in an example case study.

Mock Trial in the Classroom
Years 6 - Year 11

Participants play the role of the defendant, solicitors, witnesses, legal advisors, and magistrates using a prepared script to reach a verdict.

Adult Community Groups

We offer an alternative format of interactive meetings, engaging participants in an open conversation. Our discussions cover topics such as the role of a magistrate, the court system and procedures, sentencing determination, bail decisions and potential conditions, as well as other proceedings in which magistrates participate. We can also run a mock trial. These sessions closely resemble those held at schools, with audience members participating in all the roles.