- Title: Judicial Backup Act
- Type: Creation
- Reasoning: Currently, appeals are voted on by 3 judges. However, some cases have the potential for all 3 judges to be biased on a case. The law says SoP can step in but there still needs to be 2 more votes for the appeal. To mend this issue, we should extend the line of people that can step in for a judge. Also, as judges who have already given a verdict are unlikely to change their vote, they shall no longer be asked to vote on appeals for cases they've overseen.
- Bill: In the case of a judge being biased for a case appeal, a substitute may take over in the following order:
- Type: Creation
- Reasoning: Currently, appeals are voted on by 3 judges. However, some cases have the potential for all 3 judges to be biased on a case. The law says SoP can step in but there still needs to be 2 more votes for the appeal. To mend this issue, we should extend the line of people that can step in for a judge. Also, as judges who have already given a verdict are unlikely to change their vote, they shall no longer be asked to vote on appeals for cases they've overseen.
- Bill: In the case of a judge being biased for a case appeal, a substitute may take over in the following order:
SoP, DoJ Minister, any other willing Member of Cabinet
There will only be substitutes for judges that had conflicts of interest when the case was put up. If a minister is involved in any way with the case then they may not step in to give a vote. The presiding judge may not vote on the case, however, they may be consulted by the substitutes for help on the case.