How will the LCJBs liaise with other members of the criminal justice community?
Consultation with the wider criminal justice community is an essential part of creating a joined-up justice system. The centre was not overly prescriptive on the form of the consultative mechanism. The only requirement is that those on the CJSC who are not to be members of the full Board must be included in any such arrangements. Suggested representatives for the consultative-advisory machinery included the local Bar and defence Solicitors, NHS, the Regional Crime Director, representatives of the Judiciary and Magistrates, victim and witness groups, race equality groups, local authorities, Probation Boards, Magistrates Courts’ Committees and Justice Clerks’ Society. Consultation with these organisations allows the LCJBs to understand the range of issues facing each agency and the impact that Local Board decisions have on the wider justice community. Boards have chosen their own consultative methods ranging from an annual conference to formal quarterly meeting arrangements or theme-base
