Judges on Trial: The Independence and Accountability of the English Judiciary

ISBN-13: 9781107629370 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 494 str.

Shimon Shetreet & Sophie Turenne

Opis

This study of the English judiciary stimulates a discussion of the factors shaping judicial independence, including accountability and constitutional adjudication.

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Constitutional steps towards judicial independence; 3. The structure and governance of the English judiciary; 4. Judicial appointments; 5. Standards of conduct on the bench; 6. Standards of conduct in extra-judicial activities; 7. Immunity, discipline and removal of judges; 8. Freedom of expression and public confidence in the judiciary; 9. Conclusion.