Judges on trial : the independence and accountability of the English judiciary / Shimon Shetreet and Sophie Turenne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shetreet, Shimon, 1946- author.

Turenne, Sophie, author.

Series:

Cambridge studies in constitutional law ; 8.

Cambridge studies in constitutional law ; 8

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judges--Great Britain.

Judges.

Judicial power.

Great Britain.

Judicial power--Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxx, 463 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

The second edition of Judges on Trial articulates the rules, assumptions and practices which shape the culture of independence of the English judiciary today. Enhanced by interviews with English judges, legal scholars and professionals, it also outlines the factors that shape the modern meaning of judicial independence. The book discusses the contemporary issues of judicial governance, judicial appointments, the standards of conduct on and off the bench, the discipline and liability of judges and the relationship between judges and the media. It is accessible to an international audience of lawyers, political scientists and judges beyond the national realm.

Contents:

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.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781139005111

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.