Today four new magistrates took the oath of office from Acting Chief Justice Samuel Awich, they are: Patricia Arana, a civilian prosecutor who previously worked at the police’s prosecution branch, former Superintendent of Police, Linden Flowers, Keila Teck, a former employee of Belize Legal Aid, and former journalist from the Reporter Newspaper Adolph Lucas, Jr.
Chief Magistrate, Margaret McKenzie was there to witness the swearing in. She also welcome the four new magistrates to the court. Each of the four will complete and internship program before they will be given their postings.