We encourage applications from people from all walks of life who have the necessary skills, and we will continue to work to ensure that our magistrates reflect the make-up of modern Britain.<\/p>
<\/p>
Average age data for the magistracy is not recorded for 1989, 1994, and 2000. The available data is shown below.<\/p>
<\/p>
Year<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Average Age <\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2005<\/p><\/td> 56<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2010<\/p><\/td> 58<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2014<\/p><\/td> 59<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/179662/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Magistrates from diverse backgrounds are vital in retaining public confidence in our justice system. We encourage applications from people from all walks of life who have the necessary skills, and we will continue to work to ensure that our magistrates reflect the make-up of modern Britain.<\/p> <\/p> Age diversity data for the magistracy is not recorded for 1989, 1994 and 2000. The available data is capable of being reported in the categories shown below.<\/p> <\/p> Year <\/strong><\/p><\/td> Under 30<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30-39<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 40-49<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 50-59<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 60-70<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2005<\/p><\/td> >1%<\/p><\/td> >4%<\/p><\/td> 15%<\/p><\/td> 42%<\/p><\/td> 39%<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2010<\/p><\/td> >1%<\/p><\/td> >4%<\/p><\/td> 14%<\/p><\/td> 31%<\/p><\/td> 51%<\/p><\/td><\/tr> 2014<\/p><\/td> >1%<\/p><\/td> >3%<\/p><\/td> 12%<\/p><\/td> 28%<\/p><\/td> 57%<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/179664", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 9 February 2015 to Question 223157, how many times (a) aggravated damages and (b) exemplary damages have been awarded following a civil claim brought by (i) victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation and (ii) victims of trafficking for labour exploitation or forced labour.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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