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A magistrate in South-East Essex, Paul Gibson, received a formal warning for misconduct after losing his temper in court, threatening a defendant with a “good hiding” during a chaotic hearing. Gibson claimed he was provoked and meant the remark for his fellow magistrates—not the defendant—and admitted he’d let himself down after a decades-long spotless record. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office agreed his actions were misconduct but opted for the mildest penalty—a formal warning—due to his history and the high-stress environment. The incident resurfaced during the defendant’s appeal, where it was again deemed crossing the line, though the specifics remain confidential. Senior judges and the Lord Chancellor ultimately endorsed the warning, acknowledging his long-standing integrity.

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