‘I want to slap you around a bit, too’: Victorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court

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1. Mon, 2 November 2026

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     ‘I want to slap you around a bit, too’: Victorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court

     Judicial commission finds against Vicky Prapas over a series of comments, including one made when school children were present Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A magistrate who told a court user “I want to slap you around a bit, too” has come under fire for her offensive and inappropriate language. The remark was one of several made by Victorian magistrate Vicky Prapas that the state’s judicial watchdog has found to be inappropriate. Continue reading...