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

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2013.

2nd ed.

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Judges on trial : a study of the appointment and accountability of the English judiciary.

Judges -- Great Britain.

Judicial power -- Great Britain.

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. Conclusions.

The subtitle of this work is a more accurate description of its subject matter. It is a carefully written analysis of all the interlocking elements and safeguards which were established to maintain an independent judiciary, including appointment policies, case-allocation practices, standards of judicial conduct and procedures for removal. It is the second edition of a work first published in 1976.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781107629370

xxx, 463 p. : ill. ; 23 cm