Justice Secretary David Lammy emphasizes the importance of magistrates in maintaining the efficiency of the legal system, recognizing their vital contribution to justice administration. He states that magistrates perform an essential role and advocates for increased volunteer participation across diverse age groups and backgrounds. The initiative aims to recruit thousands of new magistrates to address and reduce the existing backlog of cases, which has become a significant challenge for the courts. The recruitment effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance judicial capacity by encouraging public involvement and diversifying the pool of magistrates, ensuring the system is better equipped to handle caseloads efficiently and effectively. The call for volunteers underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary’s staffing and expand community engagement to facilitate timely justice delivery.