Lord-Lieutenant
The Lord-Lieutenant is Hugh Duberly Esq CBE of Place House, Great Staughton, Cambs PE19 5BB.
The office of Lord-Lieutenant is military in origin and dates from the reign of Henry VIII when the holder was made responsible for local defence.
The major duty of a Lord-Lieutenant is to represent the Crown in his county. This involves receiving members of the Royal Family on visits to the county, certain ceremonial duties connected with the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force, presiding at various civic and social events and presenting some medals and awards on behalf of The Queen.
The Clerk to the Lieutenancy is Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire County Council.
All enquiries should be directed to:
The Lieutenancy Office
Box No RES 1109
Shire Hall
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
Telephone: 01223 699189
Fax: 01223 717096
Email: jane.rossin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
The Lord Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Justices of the Peace for Cambridgeshire
The Lord-Lieutenant is also Chairman of the Cambridgeshire Advisory Committee, which recommends the appointment of magistrates in the county.
Appointment of Justices of the Peace
The Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor appoints Justices of the Peace or magistrates on the recommendation of his Advisory Committee.
Six key qualities are sought in those applying to be magistrates
- Good character
- Understanding and communication
- Social awareness
- Maturity and sound temperament
- Sound judgement
- Commitment and reliability
Magistrates normally exercise their duties as part of a bench of three. At all times they will have available to them the advice of a professional qualified court clerk.
There is no requirement for any formal qualifications. All newly appointed magistrates are required to undergo a programme of training. This is to enable them to develop the knowledge and skill necessary to be a competent and confident magistrate.
The Secretary of State and Lord Chancellor will not generally appoint a person over 65. Magistrates must retire at the age of 70.
All enquiries should be directed to:
Mr David Ratcliffe
Secretary to the Cambs Advisory Committee
Bury St Edmunds Magistrates' Court Shire Hall
Honey Hill
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1HF
Tel: 01284 748481
Fax: 01284 748489