My DP is an average man, slightly sexist through his 'traditional' upbringing but he's very much a work in progress and is on board with the GC stance especially the protection of women in sports.
Anyway, I overheard him on the phone yesterday to his brother who needs a Justice of the Peace and was explaining the process to him. The JofP is unknown until you appear on the day.
"You make an appointment and she witnesses your signature"
SHE!!!!!!
He defaulted to female 