# Victorian magistrate reprimanded for "slap you around" court remark

A Victorian magistrate has been reprimanded over inappropriate language in court, including saying he wanted to "slap you around a bit, too." The case highlights scrutiny of judicial conduct and courtroom professionalism.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/nov/02/victorian-magistrate-reprimanded-over-language-in-court-ntwnfb) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:05:01 GMT