Government launches recruitment drive to boost magistrate numbers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 10:26 · Archive

The government aims to recruit magistrates in England and Wales to address a court backlog.

The Ministry of Justice is seeking to increase the number of magistrates from 12,500 to 21,000 by 2029. The recruitment drive is intended to help tackle a significant backlog in courts.

How it is being reported

• Major recruitment drive to recruit new magistrates to address courts backlogThe Ministry of Justice (MoJ) intends to build a bench of 21,000 volunteers by 2029The Independent · 24 Sept, 09:59
• Huge recruitment drive to unclog courts as Brits urged to step forwardThe government is seeking to bring the number of magistrates in England and Wales up to 21,000 after the figure fell to 12,500 under the Tories - with a huge court backlog to deal withThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 07:22

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