SocietyVictorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court

Victoria’s Judicial Commission found that magistrate Vicky Prapas made a series of inappropriate comments, including telling a court user, “I want to slap you around a bit, too.” It found a pattern of victimisation and recommended that the chief magistrate counsel her, alongside further conduct-guideline training.

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