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flag A 65-year-old UK magistrate, inspired by her abuse past, urges new volunteers to join the judiciary, which needs 2,000 more members by 2026.

flag Linda Walton, a 65-year-old Wiltshire magistrate and former accountant, says her past experience as a domestic abuse survivor helped her empathize with victims and defendants, shaping her fair and thoughtful approach in court. flag She was inspired by training on the eight stages of domestic violence, which mirrored her own life, and now encourages others to join the magistracy, noting no legal background is needed and that magistrates serve in groups of three with legal advisers. flag The Judiciary of England and Wales and the Ministry of Justice are seeking 2,000 new volunteers by March 2026, as magistrates handle over 90% of criminal cases and play a vital role in building safer communities.

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