Sentences with phrase «judicial diversity in»

Over a century ago, without his knowing it, legendary jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes spawned the case for judicial diversity in ten words: «the life of the law is not logic, but experience.»

Not exact matches

The stated goal of these forums is to create a «Lasting Blueprint For Judicial Diversity» in New York State, so that the judges on our benches, both elective and appointive, are eminently and robustly reflective of the rich diversity that is a source of absolute strength for oDiversity» in New York State, so that the judges on our benches, both elective and appointive, are eminently and robustly reflective of the rich diversity that is a source of absolute strength for odiversity that is a source of absolute strength for our State.

The image was intended to reinforce the subject of the cover article — the lack of transparency in the judicial appointments process and the resulting limited diversity on the bench — but as we have heard from a number of readers, it conveyed a very different message and undermined this important discussion.

The Honourable Madam Justice Steel, who was appointed in 2000 as the 2nd woman on Manitoba's Court of Appeal, noted that a judicial bench should reflect the diversity of the population.

In any event, we'll know soon enough which one of us is right, a Professor from Lakehead is seeking a judicial declaration that — inter alia — lawyers are not subject to an obligation to «promote equality, diversity and inclusion generally»: http://mailchi.mp/theccf/canadian-constitution-foundation-to-challenge-law-societys-new-ideological-test-2613233

This past December's round of judicial appointments by Justice Minister Peter MacKay has put the issue of judicial diversity squarely back in the spotlight.

I identify, among a host of examples, the way in which Professor Zander handles the quality and length of modern legislation and the process by which it comes to be enacted in the form which it finally takes: the admissibility in argument involving statutory interpretation of reference to Hansard and the Parliamentary debates: the personal element in judicial law - making, and the «so called» rules of statutory interpretation: and diversity on the judicial bench.

According to the latest judicial diversity statistics, more than half of all judges in courts and tribunals under 40 years of age are women (55 %).

Ontario recently announced the Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee will be taking steps to increase diversity in the judiciary, including recruiting more judges from indigenous communities.

In our view contribution to diversity is itself a factor to be taken into account in assessing the merit of candidates for judicial appointmenIn our view contribution to diversity is itself a factor to be taken into account in assessing the merit of candidates for judicial appointmenin assessing the merit of candidates for judicial appointment.

Data is relatively limited and fairly dated as to the diversity composition of various state benches; most authorities cite a report by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Judicial Independence (first published in 2004 and updated last in 2010) or a 2009 compilation of data by the American Judicature Society.

She has been active in politics for more than 25 years and currently focuses on the quality and diversity of Illinois» judiciary as a member of the executive committee of Cook County's Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening.

5 To consider matters relating to judicial responsibility and ethics and to promote and implement equality and diversity within The Association and in all activities of The Association;

One year ago, I called for greater diversity in judicial appointments.

Diversity in framing would expand judicial authority by providing judges with a wider variety of options for the resolution of disputes.

As for why this is a threat to self - regulation, one really need only apply the excellent piece you recently wrote about merit and diversity in judicial appointments, Nate, to law school accreditation.

A local chapter of the League of Women Voters hosted a forum on diversity in state courts as part of a national campaign to promote impartial courts and judicial diversity.

HB 7455 Requires governor and nominating authorities in making appointments to judicial nominating commission «ensure that the membership of the commission reflects the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the state's population.»

The Committee shall conduct the advertising and review process in accordance with criteria established by the Committee, including assessment of the professional excellence, community awareness and personal characteristics of candidates and recognition of the desirability of reflecting the diversity of Ontario society in judicial appointments.

(4) In the appointment of members under clauses (2)(d), (f) and (g), the importance of reflecting, in the composition of the Judicial Council as a whole, Ontario's linguistic duality and the diversity of its population and ensuring overall gender balance shall be recognizeIn the appointment of members under clauses (2)(d), (f) and (g), the importance of reflecting, in the composition of the Judicial Council as a whole, Ontario's linguistic duality and the diversity of its population and ensuring overall gender balance shall be recognizein the composition of the Judicial Council as a whole, Ontario's linguistic duality and the diversity of its population and ensuring overall gender balance shall be recognized.

(Jennifer Nedelsky, «Embodied Diversity and the Challenges to Law» (1997), 42 McGill L.J., p. 107) In practical terms, this means that — as a step toward judicial impartiality — a judge should understand the factual and social context of a case.

Utah: House bill to ban consideration of diversity in judicial nominating process killed after Senate tries to put «background and experience» in

These have included programmes in alternative dispute resolution, human rights, economic development, the advancement of judicial training, civil procedure, diversity and minority rights, environmental protection, and the development of a Commonwealth anti corruption programme for judges and magistrates.

Rhode Island: bill to mandate diversity in state courts re-introduced; requires at least 3 persons of color on Judicial Nominating Commission

p. 217), the diversity of possible scenarios in family law dictates that courts maintain a flexible standard of judicial discretion which does not artificially limit the adaptability of the

Most importantly, however, and notwithstanding the above observations, while the onus of proving the sufficiency of the change in condition, means, needs or other circumstances rests upon the applicant (Payne, supra, p. 217), the diversity of possible scenarios in family law dictates that courts maintain a flexible standard of judicial discretion which does not artificially limit the adaptability of the Divorce Act provisions.

As was stated by L'Heureux - Dube J. in Willick at p. 734, «the diversity of possible scenarios in family law dictates that courts maintain a flexible standard of judicial discretion which does not artificially limit the adaptability of the Divorce Act provisions».

at p. 734, «the diversity of possible scenarios in family law dictates that courts maintain a flexible standard of judicial discretion which does not artificially limit the adaptability of the

«Thus fewer women becoming QCs effectively impedes progress towards greater judicial diversity: and in doing so brings into question the legitimacy of the judiciary.

The sound belief behind the encouragement of greater diversity in judicial appointments was that women and visible minorities would bring an important perspective to the difficult task of judging.

He refers to the adoption of diversity as a criterion for judicial appointments in Canada.

He states that positive discrimination is the only thing that is likely to accelerate the rate of progress in reaching judicial diversity, but argues... [more]

On the theme of diversity in Canadian legal institutions (see Omar Ha Redeye's excellent piece in Slaw yesterday), in the UK the Judicial Appointments Commission has just announced it will be running a selection exercise this summer by which it will recommend candidates for judicial appointments from «non-traditional» backJudicial Appointments Commission has just announced it will be running a selection exercise this summer by which it will recommend candidates for judicial appointments from «non-traditional» backjudicial appointments from «non-traditional» backgrounds.