Definition of «judicial immunity»

"Judicial immunity" is a legal concept that protects judges from being held personally liable or facing legal actions for decisions they make in their official capacity. It ensures that judges can make fair and independent judgments without the fear of being sued or punished.

Sentences with «judicial immunity»

Employers within the regulated professions are certain to retain the benefit of judicial immunity in relation to statutory disciplinary proceedings, but would be well advised to be aware of its limits. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Therefore we suggest that it is well established in the law that a judge enjoys sovereign immunity or judicial immunity for any acts taken within his jurisdiction regardless if they were in error. (news.lawreader.com)
The two recognized exceptions to judicial immunity from civil suits are where the judge acted completely without jurisdiction or where the act is administrative, rather than judicial, in nature. (bluehogreport.com)
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