Hi hehuxt
Yes - there is no problem in accepting either appointment, but to become a magistrate you are subjected to a fairly rigourous vetting process, which may be prejudiced against taking on insolvent persons.
This sort of attitude never ceases to amaze me, as people who have recognised that they have a problem and are overtly doing something positive to rectify it, continue in some instances to be viewed as a risk.
In my book you guys would make the best magistrates ever, as you have an understanding of doing the right thing, and would probably judge on a very fair basis. If you have either opportunity available go for it!
Regards, Melanie Giles, Insolvency Practitioner for over 20 years.
For further details contact me at
http://melaniegiles.com and view my IVA blog at:
http://melaniegiles.blogs.iva.co.uk
