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flag England and Wales are recruiting unpaid magistrates to handle more cases, with no legal experience needed.

flag People across England and Wales, including Worcestershire, are being urged to volunteer as magistrates in a national recruitment drive. flag Magistrates, unpaid volunteers aged 18 and over, hear most criminal, youth, and family cases, committing at least 13 days per year for a minimum of five years. flag No legal experience is required, as training, mentorship, and legal support are provided. flag The government is expanding magistrates’ powers, including increased sentencing authority and handling more cases previously eligible for jury trials, as part of reforms from Sir Brian Leveson’s review. flag The role requires fairness, good communication, and the ability to consider different viewpoints. flag Applications are open at icanbeamagistrate.co.uk.

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