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The UK is recruiting 2,000 new magistrates to reduce a growing court backlog.
The UK government is recruiting 2,000 new magistrates in England and Wales to tackle a court backlog of over 79,600 cases, projected to hit 100,000 by 2028.
Justice Secretary David Lammy urged diverse volunteers to help deliver timely justice, noting magistrates serve at least 13 days yearly across criminal, youth, civil, and family cases with legal support.
The effort follows reforms including non-jury trials and expanded sentencing powers, though critics say it doesn’t fix deeper systemic issues.
The Magistrates' Association welcomed the push but called for more resources and infrastructure upgrades.
Currently, 57% of magistrates are women and 14% are from ethnic minorities, with higher representation in London.
El Reino Unido está reclutando a 2.000 nuevos magistrados para reducir la creciente acumulación de demandas en los tribunales.