magistrates
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They added that sentencing decisions are made by independent judges and magistrates, in line with the sentencing guidelines.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Andrew Thomas KC - chairman of the Criminal Bar Association, which represents barristers who work in crown and magistrates courts - said the profession was "delighted".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
District Judge Briony Clarke said the case could be tried in the magistrates court, but Toney elected for a Crown Court trial in front of a judge and jury.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
He is due before Portsmouth magistrates on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
For the previous two years, her visits had been stymied by local magistrates and by the repeated bannings that prevented her from traveling.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
