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 Independent · 24 Sept, 09:59
• Huge recruitment drive to unclog courts as Brits urged to step forwardThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 07:22

In this story: Ministry of Justice · England and Wales

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