My right hon. Friend is making a strong case. Perhaps this is for another time, but in the context of having a strong, independent judiciary, will he look again at the rather arbitrary cap of the age of 70 for magistrates? We have many really qualified people who wish to contribute to the independent justice system of this country but who are prevented from doing so simply because of their age.
Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords]
Proceeding contribution from
Jeremy Lefroy
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 27 November 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords].
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