The Police Authorities (Lay Justices Selection Panel) Regulations 2005
Following amendments to the Police Act 1996 by the Courts Act 2003, lay justice members replace magistrate members as the third category of member of a police authority (in addition to councillor members and independent members). Lay justice members are appointed by councillor members and independent members from among candidates included on a short-list prepared by a selection panel in accordance with Schedule 3A to the 1996 Act. These Regulations provide for the procedures to be followed in relation to the preparation of such a short-list, and the conduct of the proceedings of the selection panel.