‘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 presentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 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.

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