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Tayler said McLachlin's statements to the media after the issue arose «were consistent with international standards and within the scope and role of her office in defending the public confidence in the judiciary in light of the allegations she had been informed were then being made public, i.e. alleging that she had lobbied against a particular nominee.»

Not exact matches

Open murder of political dissidents and opposition both at home and abroad, ww2 style land grabs, purposely bombing syrian hospitals, censorship of the entire populace with intelligence services meting out punishments, having a sham of a judiciary and media while telling more lies than truth to its populace thereby eroding their confidence in any information to enlighten them (much like what the authoritarian right is trying to do here).

Okudzeto Ablakwa also questioned why I had not followed up on my previous assertions that Anas Amereyaw Anas was a covert government agent whom the Mahama government had instructed to suppress his parliamentary corruption investigative video clip in order to reduce the public confidence only in the judiciary.

On May 4, the commission found that McCullough failed «to act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.»

While the verdict was certainly disappointing for Raila Odinga and his supporters, the decision to contest the election through the Courts and — most crucially of all — accept its verdict, is a powerful vote of confidence in Kenya's reformed judiciary.

I have confidence in the judiciary but there is corruption in the judiciary.

Sensationalist and ill - informed attacks can undermine public confidence in the judiciary, but our public can have every confidence in our judiciary, a confidence which I believe must be shared by the Executive.»

«The allegation of bias is a serious issue and it is capable of destroying public confidence in the judiciary.

Nwala said, «Otti has implicit confidence in the ability of the judiciary to assuage the yearning desire for justice by the people of Abia, who voted for him to bring positive change and transform their lives.»

The Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Georgina Theodora Wood is appealing to the public to still have confidence in the judiciary after the infamous Anas Aremeyaw Anas video exposed how some judges and judicial service staff took bribes and subverted justice.

We have confidence in our judiciary, and given the opportunity, they will deliver a fair and satisfactory judgment based on the facts and evidence adduced before them.

«Our statement was very clear and unambiguous which was to the effect that we are in court and have absolute faith and confidence in the judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour.

We have confidence in the judiciary.

According to him, «We as caretaker committee of the PDP we have absolute faith and confidence in the judiciary and we know that ultimately justice will be done, the judges can not be fooled by these antics.

Sheriff said that though he had full confidence in the country's judiciary, he believed that litigation was not the best way to settle a dispute.

Oyelade explained further that the PDP in the state as a political party had full confidence in the judiciary and had the confidence that at the end of the day, it would triumph, stating that the Court of Appeal would give victory to the party

The Commission went on to state that «If these claims go unanswered, or are not dealt with, confidence in the judiciary will be undermined as the public becomes convinced that the courts as now constituted are incapable of correctly resolving some of the most pressing legal issues of our day» (p. 11).

The rule of law can not exist without open justice and deep public confidence in the judiciary and the administration of justice.

Chair of the Bar Council's Equality & Diversity Committee, Robin Allen QC, said: «It is critical to the public's confidence in our justice system that the judiciary is representative of the communities it serves, whilst drawing on the best talent the legal profession can offer.

«The reason we weighed in is it's very important that Canadians have confidence in the administration of justice and the judiciary,» he adds.

These attacks erode confidence in the system in general and in the judiciary specifically.

Rule 1.2 of the code, among other things, provides that «a judge shall act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the independence [emphasis added], integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary.»

Relying on the judiciary as a revenue generator threatens this independence, as well as the confidence of the public in our institutions.

But they must exercise caution, taking care to honor the distinctive constitutional role they've taken on as well as the public's confidence in the judiciary.

According to a new paper on judicial integrity, direct campaign contributions undermine the public's confidence in the judiciary.

The Government believes Canadians» confidence in superior courts will be solidified if the judiciary more closely mirrors the reality and experience of those who appear before it.

Within just the last five years, he said, he has seen a dramatic drop in public confidence in the judiciary.

And Bashman also terms the panel's view that Allen «undermined public confidence in the judiciary» as absurd.

The only decision that «undermines the confidence» in the judiciary is that of the panel — which penalized a judge whose only mistake was to take the time to explain his decision for the record.

[1] Public confidence in the judiciary is essential in maintaining the rule of law and preserving the strength of our democratic institutions.

«It's impressive in the depth in which it goes to address the concerns about public confidence in the judiciary and it was unexpected to see such a strongly worded decision,» she adds.

It tests the courts resourcefulness to provide a level and playing field where confidence in the judiciary is fostered and all society is content that the judiciary is standing guard.

This serves to undermine judicial impartiality, fundamental to ensuring the stability of Turkey's legal institutions, and has consequently diminished public confidence in both the judiciary and the government.

«The authority of the judiciary in any democratic society rests on public confidence and public confidence can not exist in the absence of displaying the highest norms of conduct and ethical principles for judges,» says Norman Sabourin, executive director and senior general counsel for the Canadian Judicial Council.

Agarwal consistently calls for a more diverse bar and judiciary, saying it is fundamentally important to increasing public confidence in the justice system, especially among visible minority communities.

But the decision of the inquiry committee to resign en masse has reinforced the perception the proceedings have gone badly awry, and are undermining public confidence in the fair and effective regulation of the ethics of the judiciary.

As Justice Beverley McLachlin stated: «One of the features of all societies sharing a cultural commitment to the rule of law is public confidence in the justice system and the judiciary.»

The Inquiry was directed at whether the public could have confidence in the judiciary when a judge relies on discriminatory and sexist myths about women during a sexual assault trial,» says Tamar Witelson, Legal Director of METRAC, a member of the Coalition of six organizations from across Canada that intervened at the Inquiry into the Justice Camp's conduct.

Failure on the part of even a few judges to comply with these standards serves to degrade and demean the entire judiciary and to erode public confidence in the judicial process.

It is beyond serious dispute that the letters sent by Judge Murphy do not promote public confidence in the judiciary.

Increasing the diversity of the judiciary is about «maintaining confidence in the administration of justice,» not affirmative action, says Hum.

Public confidence in the impartial adjudication of disputes by an independent judiciary is the Canadian judiciary's most valuable commodity.

Given the important purpose of the judicial discipline process, the critical role of integrity in ensuring public confidence in the judiciary, and the need to ensure fairness to Justice Girouard, the Ministers agree that the best course of action is to jointly request, pursuant to s. 63 (1) of the Judges Act, that an inquiry be held into the findings of the majority of the Inquiry Committee that prompted it to recommend his removal.»

The court concluded that the canon «promotes the State's compelling interests in preserving the integrity of the judiciary and maintaining the public's confidence in an impartial judiciary, and that it is narrowly tailored to effectuate those interests.»

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But a State's interest in preserving public confidence in the integrity of its judiciary extends beyond its interest in preventing the appearance of corruption in legislative and executive elections.

But «[e] ven if judges were able to refrain from favoring donors, the mere possibility that judges» decisions may be motivated by the desire to repay campaign contributions is likely to undermine the public's confidence in the judiciary.»

It's the kind of thing that shakes the public's confidence in the ability of the police, the lawyers, and the judiciary to provide the public a fair process.

Such attempts can threaten public confidence in the independence of the judiciary.

We agree wholeheartedly with the Committee's finding that Justice Camp's behaviour has undermined public confidence in the justice system so deeply that he should be removed from the judiciary.