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Feb 21, 2017judicial ethicsadministrative lawombudsmanimpartialitygross ignorance of lawsupreme court
Integrity Under Scrutiny: Ombudsman's Duty to Uphold Impartiality in Internal Investigations
The Supreme Court reminds judges that impartiality and diligence are non-negotiable, even in internal administrative matters.
Dec 5, 2001administrative-lawjudicial-conductspeedy-justicesupreme-courtjudgescode-of-judicial-conduct
Judicial Duty vs Administrative Efficiency: Balancing Speedy Justice With Personal Circumstances
When may a judge suspend court hearings? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of judicial discretion in administrative matters.