Sentences with phrase «public confidence in the judiciary»

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

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

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

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

«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.

In a statement, he said, «Any effort to link judicial campaign contributions received by a judicial campaign committee for major media advertising to case outcomes is misleading and erodes public confidence in the judiciary.»

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.»

In Loughry v. Tennant et al., the West Virginia Supreme Court recognized that judicial elections are different from executive and legislative elections, and concluded that there are unique and compelling state interests in «protecting the impartiality and integrity of the judiciary, and strengthening public confidence in the judiciary.»

Without public confidence in the judiciary and belief in the legitimacy of their pronouncements, the courts are impotent to maintain the authority of the rule of law.

«We appreciate the judge recognizes her conduct was wanting and that she recognizes delays in the issuances of judgments absent very good reasons has a real negative effect on public confidence in the judiciary.

For these reasons, transmitting oral arguments via webcast can not help but instill greater public confidence 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.»

Utah State Court judges are encouraged to take an active part in the community to increase public understanding and promote public confidence in the judiciary.

Gray says she's pleased the committee was able to «hone in on what is really at issue, which is the public confidence in the judiciary system and that his behaviour was of such a profound nature that no matter whether or not he is sincerely apologetic for what he said or that he did seek out additional education, it just can't undo what is already a mistrust in the judiciary for sexual assault victims.»

Speaking in favour of deletion, Lord Macdonald, the former Director of Public Prosecutions identified three clear dangers in proceeding, none of which have been addressed by the Lords amendments, to public confidence in the judiciary, to fairness and to justice (Cols 1898 — 1900).

Several other states conduct official performance evaluations of judges for the purpose of facilitating judicial self - improvement, informing re-selection decisions, and promoting public confidence in the judiciary.

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.»

Public confidence in the judiciary is eroded by irresponsible or improper conduct by judges.

The council found Camp failed to meet these high standards and «seriously undermined» public confidence in the judiciary.