Example sentences of "[prep] magistrates [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 | 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 . |
4 | Of immediate concern to the profession was the Lord Chancellor 's introduction of standard fees for magistrates ' court work . |
5 | 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 . |