magistracy

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson from the department tells BBC Newsbeat that "the government wants to ensure that the magistracy reflects the diversity of the communities it serves, including age, background and experience".

From BBC

“The prosecuting magistracy has once again acted like a lawyer, when people charged with corruption are involved.”

From Seattle Times

"These new guidelines will further help ensure the consistent effectiveness of the magistracy," he said.

From BBC

Hamilton asked: “How could they better gratify this, than by raising a creature of their own to the chief magistracy of the Union?”

From Washington Post

"The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice concluded that this behaviour amounted to serious misconduct and have removed Mr Atwal from the magistracy."

From BBC