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Hudiksvall court to get four new judges after pay boost

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Key Points
  • Hudiksvall court has had a judge shortage for nearly a year.
  • Extra pay for one year has been approved to attract new judges.
  • Four new judges will soon start to reduce the case backlog.

The court in Hudiksvall, Sweden, has been struggling with a shortage of judges for nearly a year, leaving only one judge working there since last summer. To address this, the Swedish Courts Administration has decided to offer extra pay for one year to attract applicants. This measure has been successful, and four new judges will soon be in place to handle the backlog of cases.

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