Sentences with phrase «in public confidence in the justice system»

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[But] the member of the public that we are interested in maintaining confidence in the military justice system... is going to be influenced by context.»

«Juxtaposing the corruption that has recently been exposed to our topic of discussion today, brings so much to deliberate on because it is universally recognized that increased access to justice depends on public confidence in the justice system.

The former President, who was called to the Ghana Bar Association in 1962 after being called to the British Bar in 1961, says the recent development has dealt a heavy blow to public confidence in the justice delivery system.

But public confidence in our justice system, including the youth justice system, does require some punishment for crimes committed to be inflicted on the perpetrator.

The bill also promises to strengthen data protection laws in order to increase the public confidence in criminal law and the fairness of the justice system as a whole.

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The shift towards more summary justice is driven by financial concerns and will not improve public confidence in the criminal justice system, magistrates have warned.

«The Governor's Executive Order was designed to restore public confidence in our criminal justice system — yet the actions we detail today only served to further erode that confidence.

The judge also said it was the opinion of the court that dismissing the case would adversely impact public confidence in the criminal justice system.

Community justice minister Maria Eagle said today: «Community justice courts are an efficient and effective way of conducting court operations, increasing public confidence in the system, reducing crime and giving communities the power to influence decisions.

Flanked by more than two dozen city and state lawmakers, Schneiderman said the public has «lost confidence in this part of our criminal justice system,» and said «that erosion of trust and confidence must be addressed and must be addressed now.»

He spent most of his speech on the need to change the state's education system and the need to bolster public confidence in the justice system.

«Improving the quality of justice and fostering public trust and confidence in our justice system are critical objectives that the courts, law enforcement and the defense bar all share,» Lippman said in a statement.

«As prosecutors, it is time to acknowledge that the public has lost confidence in part of our criminal justice system.»

You know, the justice system is a fundamental institution of our democracy, and it has two basic goals: to do justice, to deliver a just outcome, and two, to instill in the public confidence that the justice system works for all, right?»

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, delivering his State of the State address along with a budget proposal heavy on infrastructure, laid out an ambitious social agenda on Wednesday that focuses on problems not so easily solved with cash: the erosion of confidence in the criminal justice system, public schools and teachers that he said were failing students, and a creeping sense that economic mobility is not what it once was.

Here a stay will be granted where the court concludes that in all the circumstances a trial will offend the court's sense of justice and propriety... or will undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system and bring it into disrepute...»

Of particular concern to members of the bar is the finding that public confidence in the justice system is declining.

The court will have to weigh up the public interest in ensuring that those charged with crimes should be tried, as against the competing public interest in maintaining confidence in the criminal justice system, and not giving the impression that the end will always be treated as justifying any means.

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.

We hope that this evening's vigil will play a part in driving home in Government the urgent need for long - term reinvestment to ensure that the public remain safe and that confidence in the justice system is restored.»

It is difficult to imagine how public confidence can be maintained in the rule of law when police officers present false evidence against accused person... [o] ur justice system can not function unless courts can rely on the willingness of witnesses to... tell the truth.

The CBA's Code of Professional Conduct on Obligatory Withdrawal states: «4 (a) if the lawyer is instructed by the client to do something inconsistent with the lawyer's duty to the court or tribunal and, following explanation, the client persists in such instructions etc.;» Regrettably, I believe the B.C. SC has totally missed the point: upholding the law comes first and therefore, anyone engaging in white - collar criminal activity should be charged or the public will loose faith and confidence in the independence and impartiality of the Justice System.

The only question for the Court of Queen's Bench, to which the remedy issue is remitted, is whether disqualification is required to maintain public confidence in the justice system.

«Over 90 % of all criminal cases begin and end in the magistrates» courts; it is vital that public confidence in the criminal justice system is not placed at risk.

In the interest of promoting public confidence in the integrity of the profession and justice system, the defendant was entitled to have the plaintiff's counsel removeIn the interest of promoting public confidence in the integrity of the profession and justice system, the defendant was entitled to have the plaintiff's counsel removein the integrity of the profession and justice system, the defendant was entitled to have the plaintiff's counsel removed.

Recommendations for action Our review strongly suggests that we have clear and reliable information about the low level of public confidence in both our criminal and civil justice systems.

«In America, where the stability of courts and of all departments of government rests upon the approval of the people, it is peculiarly essential that the system for establishing and dispensing justice be developed to a high point of efficiency and so maintained that the public shall have absolute confidence in the integrity and impartiality of its administration,» the canon stateIn America, where the stability of courts and of all departments of government rests upon the approval of the people, it is peculiarly essential that the system for establishing and dispensing justice be developed to a high point of efficiency and so maintained that the public shall have absolute confidence in the integrity and impartiality of its administration,» the canon statein the integrity and impartiality of its administration,» the canon stated.

Whether these perceptions are accurate or not, they directly speak to the public confidence in the justice system, and directly affects the ability of Toronto Police Services to do their jobs.

The main objectives of Bill 28, An Act to establish the new Code of Civil Procedure (which is explained in my previous post here), are to modernize court procedures and processes, improve public confidence in the court system and make access to justice more efficient, simpler, faster and less costly.

It is important for public confidence in the criminal justice system that the person caught in possession of a knife or offensive weapon without reasonable excuse should normally be brought before the courts and prosecuted.

As noted in Part I, the notion of transparency has long been entangled with the integrity of the justice system, as the democratic legitimization of judicial power flows from the public's collective confidence in the legal system as an impartial and independent arbiter of rights.

It is also an important factor in ensuring public confidence in the Canadian criminal justice system.

The great increase in the percentage of unrepresented litigants is not due to a loss of public confidence in the justice system.

He took the opportunity to make some pointed comments about laywers having to «pull together» during this time of significant challenges both and in the profession and the justice system — not only in terms of access to justice but in failing confidence of the public in their legal representatives.

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.

These Guidelines are founded on the «open courts» principle, which requires transparency and accountability in the judicial system to foster public confidence in the administration of justice.

In addition, members of the body must represent all sides of the criminal justice system as well as the diversity of the public in order to achieve the goal of improving public confidencIn addition, members of the body must represent all sides of the criminal justice system as well as the diversity of the public in order to achieve the goal of improving public confidencin order to achieve the goal of improving public confidence.

An independent review process in Canada would play a vital role in restoring public confidence in the criminal justice system that has been shaken by the number of wrongful convictions.

A lack of access to justice for such women has wide - ranging implications not only for the women themselves, but also for society as a whole and for public confidence in our justice system.»

If the CCRC determines that a case is eligible for review, the case is ranked «regularly in priority for allocation of caseworkers, taking into account the human costs of delay, the effective use of resources, and the date of receipt» as well as «whether or not the applicant is in custody, and the impact of the case on public confidence in the criminal justice system.»

All of these people seem to agree that it is important to clearly communicate legal information, given that a better understanding of the justice system and legal rules by the general public creates confidence in the system and promotes a positive image of the legal profession.

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.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.justice system and the judiciary.»

In Wewaykum Indian Band v Canada, [2003] 2 SCR 259 Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, speaking for a unanimous court, stated at para. 57: «Simply put, public confidence in our legal system is rooted in the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquIn Wewaykum Indian Band v Canada, [2003] 2 SCR 259 Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, speaking for a unanimous court, stated at para. 57: «Simply put, public confidence in our legal system is rooted in the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquin our legal system is rooted in the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquin the fundamental belief that those who adjudicate in law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.&raquin law must always do so without bias or prejudice and must be perceived to do so.»

Justice Camp's reliance on education and contrition as a «prescription for maintaining his unique and privileged position in society must yield to a result that more resolutely pursues the goal of restoring public confidence in the integrity of the justice system.Justice Camp's reliance on education and contrition as a «prescription for maintaining his unique and privileged position in society must yield to a result that more resolutely pursues the goal of restoring public confidence in the integrity of the justice system.justice system.»

While judicial decisions rarely result in everyone being happy, our justice system is founded on a public confidence that decisions, whether popular or not, are fully heard and fairly made.

The courts will do what they can to help reduce, and, so far as practicable, eradicate it... it is important for public confidence in the criminal justice system that the man or woman caught in possession of a knife or offensive weapon without reasonable excuse should normally be brought before the courts and prosecuted... whatever other considerations may arise in the individual case, sentencing courts must have in the forefront of their thinking that the sentences for this type of offence should focus on the reduction of crime, including its reduction by deterrence, and the protection of the public.

It is integral to public confidence in the justice system and the public's understanding of the administration of justice.

A reasonable and informed member of the public, considering Justice Zabel's conduct in the context of his entire career, and in the context of the evidence we have heard, would not think it necessary to remove him from office because of this single transgression in order to restore public confidence in the justice Justice Zabel's conduct in the context of his entire career, and in the context of the evidence we have heard, would not think it necessary to remove him from office because of this single transgression in order to restore public confidence in the justice justice system.

Unfortunately, this is symptomatic of a growing crisis of confidence in the justice system among some members of the public.