The break-up, however, was caused by a fall, and the judges applied the same time to them as the first group.

"Obviously a careful judge applied the law as best he thought in a situation of conceded legal ambiguity."

Moreover, people can only be guided by the law if judges apply it correctly.

The judge applied the same aggravating circumstances for all.

The judge only applied a small fine and a public warning.

Before this, it was certain whether the judges would apply English or religious law in a particular case.

On the other hand, only judges could apply consequences for civil infractions.

The judge applied his razor-sharp mind and saw a way of overruling my objection.

But when children are called upon to testify as witnesses, judges apply a different test.

"A judge applies the law and tries to get it right," he said.