Judges on Trial

Download or read book Judges on Trial written by Shimon Shetreet and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-24 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.