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What is a judge expected to do in terms of conduct to maintain public confidence in their impartiality?
What is a judge expected to do in terms of conduct to maintain public confidence in their impartiality?
- Make biased decisions to speed up the legal process
- Comment publicly about ongoing cases
- Perform judicial duties without partiality (correct)
- Show favoritism towards certain litigants
In what scenario should a judge disqualify themselves from participating in proceedings?
In what scenario should a judge disqualify themselves from participating in proceedings?
- When they can speed up the legal process
- When they can decide impartially
- When a reasonable observer may doubt their impartiality (correct)
- When they have a personal interest in the case
What should a judge avoid doing during ongoing legal proceedings?
What should a judge avoid doing during ongoing legal proceedings?
- Publicly endorsing a particular litigant
- Making comments affecting the outcome of the case (correct)
- Discussing cases informally with other judges
- Expressing strong opinions on legal matters
How should a judge conduct themselves to minimize disqualifications from hearings?
How should a judge conduct themselves to minimize disqualifications from hearings?
What is one of the key responsibilities of a judge regarding their conduct outside of the courtroom?
What is one of the key responsibilities of a judge regarding their conduct outside of the courtroom?
Why is it crucial for a judge to avoid making public comments that may affect ongoing cases?
Why is it crucial for a judge to avoid making public comments that may affect ongoing cases?
Why is the independence of judges important for maintaining public trust in the judiciary?
Why is the independence of judges important for maintaining public trust in the judiciary?
What is the significance of impartiality in the judicial office?
What is the significance of impartiality in the judicial office?
How does the independence of judges contribute to the proper functioning of the judiciary?
How does the independence of judges contribute to the proper functioning of the judiciary?
What role does the judiciary play as the third constitutional organization?
What role does the judiciary play as the third constitutional organization?
How does maintaining high standards of judicial conduct benefit the judiciary?
How does maintaining high standards of judicial conduct benefit the judiciary?
What is a key outcome of upholding safeguards for judicial duties?
What is a key outcome of upholding safeguards for judicial duties?
