Challenges Faced by Judges and Magistrates

The chapter explores the overwhelming workload of judges and magistrates, particularly in handling family violence cases, leading to challenges in providing fair and just outcomes. It discusses the impact of high caseloads on the quality of justice delivered, the pressure to process cases quickly, and concerns about a decline in the justice system's quality due to the focus on clearing backlogs. Additionally, it addresses systemic and structural constraints within the legal system that hinder the delivery of justice and the distress felt by judges and magistrates when facing resource limitations and inadequate support for vulnerable individuals.