Handing over to another judge is what recusal is, no? It also should be noted that district judges are independent office holders, and Arbuthnot's position as

Handing over to another judge is what recusal is, no? It also should be noted that district judges are independent office holders, and Arbuthnot's position as Chief Magistrate is largely administrative - she doesn't have the power to overrule another magistrate, that power lies with the high court.