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<p>There are currently 15,003 magistrates in England and Wales.</p><p> </p><p>We work
with the judiciary to analyse both current and future judicial supply and demand across
our courts and tribunals, factoring in planned recruitment, retirements and other
departures.</p><p> </p><p>As of 1 April 2018 there were 15,003 magistrates in England
and Wales. For the year 2018/19, 1,018 people will have been recommended for appointment
however this figure is unlikely to sustain the national complement of magistrates
at the 1 April level. We are therefore increasing recruitment activity and are developing
a three-year strategy, focusing on increasing diversity and social mobility, to support
the recruitment of sufficient numbers to manage workloads.</p>
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