Court of Justiciary
Britishnoun
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His case is being dealt with in the High Court of Justiciary, where judges can impose a life sentence and an unlimited fine - and people convicted of embezzling more than £100,000 are usually jailed.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Lord Bracadale was appointed to the Court of Session and High Court of Justiciary in 2003, and to the Inner House in 2013.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2025
Kavanaugh said the High Court of Justiciary in Scotland denied their appeal and determined there is no bar to their extradition.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2022
The voice of public indignation was loud and general; and, ere men's tempers had time to cool, the trial of Captain Porteous took place before the High Court of Justiciary.
From The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Being remanded to his prison, he contrived, two days afterwards, to escape; but was recaptured, and brought before the High Court of Justiciary, King James himself being present.
From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport)
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