The magistrates decided who in the tribes were eligible for selection.

Until now, only military or civilian magistrates had decided such cases.

Until now, military or civilian magistrates have decided such cases.

Finally, on January 22, the magistrate decided on her punishment.

A sudden storm forces them to head home, but the magistrate decides to 'patrol the area' first.

The magistrates saw this as a dangerous turn of events and decided that no further meetings were to be allowed.

But some have spent far longer, and then been freed when the magistrate has decided that there is not enough evidence to bring charges.

But the case could drag on for years before magistrates decide whether there is enough evidence to go to trial.

The magistrate decided that the case against the accused was sufficiently strong to be heard at the High Court.

Then the magistrate decides what to fine them or whether to send them to jail.