Title

Disciplining Judges: Contemporary Challenges and Controversies

Authors

Richard Devlin, Dalhousie University - Schulich School of LawFollow
Sheila Wildeman, Dalhousie University Schulich School of LawFollow

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

2022

Keywords

Judiciary, Canada, Judicial Governance

Abstract

Governance of the judiciary has long been marked by a level of public impenetrability that is reinforced by judicial independence. However, the institution is also premised on a political criterion: upholding public confidence. Given this, what happens when judges are alleged to have failed to meet their duties? Judicial complaints and discipline processes may be triggered, involving review of potential misconduct and perhaps recommendation or imposition of a remedy up to and including removal. The shape such processes take varies around the world. What if any commonalities might there be among jurisdictions given each presents a unique socio-legal context, including different dominant or clashing political agendas informing the design and implementation of judicial disciplinary procedures?

Recommended Citation

Richard Devlin & Sheila Wildeman, "Disciplining Judges: Contemporary Challenges and Controversies" (21 January 2022), online (blog): British Association of Comparative Law < british-association-comparative-law.org > [perma.cc/2Q4W-DEWX].