Sentences with phrase «of judicial diversity»

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.

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Ethical diversity then, or what I have called religious pluralism, had the effect of putting onto the judicial agenda the task of declaring, indeed promulgating, the moral standards for the community at large.

Judge Jones is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of St. Johns University, the Board of Directors of St. Johns University School of Law, and the Board of Directors of Judicial Friends, the co-chair of the Justice Task Force, and the chairman of the Diversity Committee of the Court of Appeals.

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.

Recent diversity figures from the Judicial Appointments (JAC) show there is a serious problem with the appointment of black and minority ethnic lawyers to the bench and underline the need for targeted support and training, the Bar Council has said.

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But what's also visible is the added emphasis on judicial independence plus the comparatively lukewarm shoulder pat that diversity receives after the strong embrace of merit — the «primary criterion».

More work is needed to address judicial diversity and issues with recruitment that threaten the UK's world - renowned legal system, the House of Lords Constitution Committee has warned.

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.

While there is no doubt that appointees to the judiciary are qualified, hardworking and dedicated individuals, the richness of our judicial tapestry is deepened when there is gender balance and diversity of background, culture, experience and, ultimately, perspective.

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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

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 %).

The new guidelines for Superior Court judicial appointments released this week highlight the need for Judicial Advisory Committees (JACs) to be more representative of Canada, and to receive training on diversity, unconscious bias, and assessment of merit, criteria which could also be applied to those aspiring to enter the projudicial appointments released this week highlight the need for Judicial Advisory Committees (JACs) to be more representative of Canada, and to receive training on diversity, unconscious bias, and assessment of merit, criteria which could also be applied to those aspiring to enter the proJudicial Advisory Committees (JACs) to be more representative of Canada, and to receive training on diversity, unconscious bias, and assessment of merit, criteria which could also be applied to those aspiring to enter the profession.

This committee is also focused on promoting diversity on the bench, and continued work and promotion of the Judicial Disqualification Project.

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

Judicial nominating commissions themselves must include diverse members with «diversity» being broadly defined to include race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, disability status, LGBTQ status, and socio - economic status.

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.

Judicial vacancies are still a problem, but, sometimes, finding the right candidate takes time, and ensuring diversity at the higher courts requires a pool of candidates at the trial level.

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Allows but does not require Governor create judicial nominating commission; if such commission created must reflect diversity of state.

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;

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.»

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

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.

The latest figures from the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) show an alarming lack of diversity amongst applicants.

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 recognized.

The Judicial Diversity Initiative — Providing diverse lawyers with details on how to apply for state judgeships and a listing of current openings across the U.S.

(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.

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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.

He is a past member of the Boston Bar Association Diversity Leadership Task Force, a past member of the US District Court Civil Justice Advisory Board, a past Chairman of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts Merit Selection Panel and a past member of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's Working Group on Practicing with Professionalism.

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».

Moderator, «Joint Judges Forum on Advocacy and Judicial Diversity», Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, South Asian Bar Association, and Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (March 23, 2016)

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

Still on the theme of access to justice, Baroness Hale is of the view that there is still not enough judicial diversity.

«The Bar Council is working with the Judicial Diversity Forum to promote new schemes of positive action which could help to change this.

«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.

Maria Evangelista, Kwixuan Maloof, Niki Solis and Phoenix Streets portray the sitting judges as conservatives appointed by Republican governors, and are running on a platform of greater diversity on the bench and judicial reforms, such as decreased use of money bail.

High Court and Court of Appeal judges will be able to work part - time, under new Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals to improve judicial diversity.

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