MAGISTRATES SUPPORT SCHEME
The Magistrates Support Scheme
The Magistrates Support Scheme (MS2) encourages employers to support sustainable engagement of volunteering to the Magistracy and inspires others to do the same. The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the Magistracy community.
Nominated employers recognise that young people may often be at an economic disadvantage when actively participating in this important community role and they pledge to encourage and facilitate their participation.
BRONZE AWARD Bronze award holders: • are self nominated by employers who pledge to support existing or prospective employees who are members of the Magistrates community. • provide an opportunity at least once every 2 years for employees to receive awareness training on the role of the Magistrates. • receive an electronic certificate and logo to display on their website, stationery and other collateral.
SILVER AWARD Silver award holders:
GOLD AWARD Gold award holders:
• must have already stated their intent to be supportive by registering at the Bronze level and continuing to meet the requirement of the Bronze level.
• must have already stated their intent to be supportive by registering at the Silver level and continuing to meet the requirement of the Silver level.
• should employ at least one individual appointed as a current practicing Magistrate.
• should employ at least one individual or 0.5% of the workforce, whichever is the higher, appointed as current practicing Magistrate(s).
• must actively ensure that their workforce is aware of their positive policies towards Magistrate Volunteering. • must demonstrate support to Magistrate volunteering by providing at least 5 days’ additional paid leave.
• must demonstrate support to Magistrate Volunteering by providing at least 10 days’ additional paid leave.
Nomination and award process
I am delighted to bring this Magistrates Employers can sign up themselves for each Support Scheme initiative to Hertfordshire award through the Herts Chamber website: in collaboration with the Herts Chamber of hertschamber.com/magistrates-support-scheme Commerce, now the first signed up member! Silver and Gold nominations will be validated to This voluntary scheme will transform how determine the level of Magistrate appointments business is seen by the community within the nominated organisation. Organisations in this crucial area of law and order. confirmed for the Gold and Silver awards will be formally notified in writing and invited to a relevant award event.
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Lionel C. Wallace DL The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire 2021/2022
