Representative bodies

Represents all the district judges who exercise a civil and family jurisdiction.

The association of High Court Masters represents all five High Court branches

The Council of Her Majesty's Circuit Judges collects the views of circuit judges, and acts on their behalf by negotiating with the government on matters such as salaries and other terms of service.

The Magistrates' Association is a membership organisation with over 28,000 members, and it represents over 80 per cent of serving magistrates.

The National Forum (NBCF) is made up of an elected representative from each of seven Regional Forums in England and Wales

The United Kingdom Association of Women Judges was founded in 2003.