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Local News · High BarnetBarnet magistrate backs national drive for new recruits
High Barnet magistrate Gwilwyn Wright JP is supporting a national campaign to recruit more people from diverse backgrounds to the magistracy. The Ministry of Justice initiative emphasizes transferable skills like empathy and problem-solving, with magistrates handling 90% of criminal cases.
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WorldPrison Recalls Outpace Releases in England and Wales
In the first three months of 2026, England and Wales saw more prisoners recalled for licence breaches than released, a situation not previously recorded. This trend is straining an already near-capacity prison system and has led the government to pause early release initiatives.
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WorldFemale Prisoners: Violent vs Non-Violent Offences
While a significant proportion of women in prison are serving sentences for violent crimes, the rate of women being sent to prison for non-violent offences has declined since 2020. Violent crimes also carry longer sentences.
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