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Absolute and Conditional Discharges News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Frustrations of Being a Magistrate: Episode 6: Death by Online Training News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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One Man Walking Crimewave Jailed for Disqualified Driving News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Somerset Changing Room Pervert Admits Voyeurism News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Frustrations of Being a Magistrate: Episode 9: Poor Quality CCTV Evidence News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Good Boy: Belligerent Geordie Disarmed by Snarling Land Shark News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Good Boy: Belligerent Geordie Disarmed by Snarling Land Shark: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/08/good...

The Ludicrous Defence Offered by Convicted Police Beater Amaaz News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

The Ludicrous Defence Offered by Convicted Police Beater Amaaz: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/07/ludi...

Guilty: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz Convicted of Manchester Airport Police Assaults News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Guilty: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz Convicted of Manchester Airport Police Assaults: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/07/guil...

Hung Jury: The Worst of Both Worlds News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Jury Retires in Manchester Airport Police Assault Trial News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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More on Sentencing Guidelines News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

More on Sentencing Guidelines: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/07/more...

Thieving Shropshire Carer Stole from Elderly Client News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Speedio Reductus: Harry Potter Actress Emma Watson Banned from Driving News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Rhyl Teenager Stole 8-Year-Old Girl's Underwear from Washing Line News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Creative Sentencing of Cheshire Drink Driver Almost FIVE Times Legal Limit News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Audio Recording of Magistrates' Court Proceedings News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Temporary Use Bans on Water (Hosepipe Bans) News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Cheshire Chemistry Teacher Drunk in Charge News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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The Great Debate: Full Days or Half Days News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Totting Up: Minimum Disqualification Periods News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Brothers Accused of Manchester Airport Police Assault on Trial News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Brothers Accused of Manchester Airport Police Assault on Trial: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/06/manc...

Drone Flying: Police Powers of Enforcement News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Solving the HMCTS Legal Advisor Brain Drain News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

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Ipswich Man Seriously Injured Toddler in Electric Unicycle Collision News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Ipswich Man Seriously Injured Toddler in Electric Unicycle Collision: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/06/ipsw...

Flintshire HGV Driver Loses Licence and Livelihood News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Flintshire HGV Driver Loses Licence and Livelihood: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/06/flin...

Manchester Man Sentenced for "Warming Chicken" in University Sauna News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Manchester Man Sentenced for "Warming Chicken" in University Sauna: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/06/manc...

Humberside Funeral Director Robert Bush Accused of Preventing Lawful Burials News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

Humberside Funeral Director Robert Bush Accused of Preventing Lawful Burials: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/06/humb...

High Stakes Trial: Teacher Accused of Assaulting Student News and views from a Magistrates' Court somewhere near you. Find out what it's like to be a Justice of the Peace.

High Stakes Trial: Teacher Accused of Assaulting Student: magistrates.blogspot.com/2025/06/high...

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