The judge was fed up with the witness and dismissed them from the court.

After serving as a magistrate for an impressive 17 years, Jonathan Dannatt has recently been given a formal warning for his misconduct in court. It seems that during a trial, Mr. Dannatt let his emotions get the best of him and made a grave mistake. Witnesses reported that he had used profanity and even asked one witness to leave the courtroom, stating, "I am sick of seeing you, get out."

This outburst came as a shock to many, as Mr. Dannatt had maintained an unblemished record during his time as a magistrate. However, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office found evidence supporting these claims and deemed his actions as serious misconduct. The witness who was asked to leave testified that they were left feeling shocked and embarrassed by the incident.

When questioned about his behavior, Mr. Dannatt admitted to using profanity and asking the witness to leave in a manner that may have seemed abrupt. However, he denied saying the specific phrase, "I am sick of seeing you, get out of here." He explained that he had concerns about the impact of the verdict on the defendant and their family, which may have caused him to act out of character.

Despite his explanation, Mr. Dannatt was horrified by his behavior and expressed deep regret for his actions. He assured that this incident would never happen again and apologized for any harm caused. The JCIO, however, ruled that his use of profanity and asking the witness to leave were clear examples of serious misconduct.

In their disciplinary statement, the JCIO noted that Mr. Dannatt's language and behavior had greatly breached the expected standards of conduct. They also expressed concern about the potential damage to the reputation of the magistracy and the emotional distress experienced by the witness.

As a result, Mr. Dannatt was issued a formal warning for his misconduct. This decision was made by Mr. Justice Keehan, with the agreement of both the Lady Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor. It is a reminder that even those with a long and impressive record must adhere to the expected standards of conduct in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system.

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