Sentence:  That an unnamed 22-year-old will be up before the Colchester <WSD>beak</WSD> in March under the Road Traffic Act's "recherché" section 3 – covering inconsiderate driving and with a maximum fine of £5,000 – may at first sight seem a facetious use of court resources. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A justice of the peace, magistrate, headmaster or other person of authority.