magistracy

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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 • Mar. 20, 2025

The DNA’s chief prosecutor, Laura Codruta Kovesi, a basketball star in her teens, rose through the magistracy before getting the top job in April 2013.

From Economist • Feb. 19, 2015

While what Barton, and possibly Rio Ferdinand, tweeted was seriously prejudicial, it fails the substantial risk test because of the expectation of impartiality of the magistracy and judiciary.

From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2012

From testimony dug up during the magistracy hearings, Andrew G. McLaughlin, ousted vice squad member, was indicted last week for perjury.

From Time Magazine Archive

The magistrate, husband of the woman, was put out of 241court which was equivalent to blâme for a magistrate, who thus remained incapable of filling any function of the magistracy.

From Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence by Kite, Elizabeth S.