Example sentences of "[prep] magistrate [unc] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | To abolish committal proceedings — this is a practical proposal which will cut the cost of magistrates ' court hearings by eliminating the need for solicitors and defendants to attend court when it is not absolutely necessary . |
| 2 | For criminal law practitioners , good practice standards were published in January in the Magistrates ' Court Guide , a praised new publication which gives practical advice on every aspect of the preparation of magistrates ' court cases . |
| 3 | As to what happens now he says I 've to go to Magistrate 's Court so it 's just beginning to sink in that it 's gon na cost him some brass and it 's going to be serious . |
| 4 | From April 1 , 1989 , the limit for advice and assistance provided to a petitioner for divorce or judicial separation has been three times the sum for preparation for magistrates ' court criminal proceedings ; and in other cases , two times that sum . |
| 5 | Of immediate concern to the profession was the Lord Chancellor 's introduction of standard fees for magistrates ' court work . |
| 6 | As you probably know , about ninety eight per cent of all criminal cases are dealt with by magistrates ' court , which is a truly remarkable figure , and I think you have to think about it twice when it 's first said . |