Rescinded The JIA13TH Amendment Re propose

P. Hunter

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The Judicial Integrity Amendment 13th Amendment to the constitution

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Establish the process of The 13th Amendment to the constitution of Stratham.

The Parliament of Stratham enacts:

Section 1. Short Title
(1) This Amendment shall be known as JIA13.

Section 2. Commencement
(1) All provisions shall come into effect upon passage of the bill.

Section 3. Reasoning
(1) To keep faith in the ability of the Judiciary to remain pure from all influence and to hold a standing that judges must follow in order to conduct themselves as esteemed members of the Stratham Bench.

Section 4. Oath of Integrity
Integrity on the judiciary is paramount and a member of the bench should follow the following guidelines:

(1) Nemo judex in causa sua, no-one is judge in his own cause. It is a principle of natural Justice that no person can judge a case in which they have an interest.

(2) A Judge Should Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in all Activities,

(A) Respect for Law. A judge should respect and comply with the law and should act at all times in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary.

(B) Outside Influence. A judge should not allow family/friends , social, financial, or other relationships to influence judicial conduct or judgment. A judge should neither lend the prestige of the judicial office to advance the private interests of the judge. A judge should not testify voluntarily as a character witness.

(3) A Judge Should Perform the Duties of the Office Fairly, Impartially and Diligently, The duties of judicial office take precedence over all other activities. The judge should perform those duties with respect for others, and should not engage in behaviour that is harassing, abusive, prejudiced, or biased.

(4) A Judge May Engage in Extrajudicial Activities that are Consistent with the Obligations of Judicial Office,

(A) Speaking, Writing, and Teaching. A judge may speak, write, lecture, teach, and participate in other activities concerning the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice.

(B) Consultation. A judge may consult with or appear at a public hearing before an executive or legislative body or official:

- On matters concerning the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice.

- To the extent that it would generally be perceived that a judge’s judicial experience provides special expertise in the area.

- when the judge is acting pro se in a matter involving the judge or the judge’s interest.

(5) Judge Should Refrain from Political Activity, A judge should not:

(A) Act as a leader or hold any office in a political organisation.

(B) Make speeches for a political organisation or candidate, or publicly endorse or oppose a candidate for public office.

(C) Solicit funds for, pay an assessment to, or make a contribution to a political organisation or candidate, or attend or purchase a ticket for a dinner or other event sponsored by a political organisation or candidate.

(D) Resignation upon Candidacy. A judge should resign the judicial office if the judge becomes a candidate in a primary or general election for any office.

(E)other Political Activity. A judge should not engage in any other political activity.

Section 5. Breach of an Oath of Integrity

A Breach of a judiciary members commitment to the bench should first be conduct in a public hearing before the Parliament for the Stratham Republic.

The breach in question will be examined and the Member of the bench in question will have an opportunity to respond to the said breach.

Depending on the breach members will vote for the following measures to be taken.

VM - valde malus: this is a severe breach and should result in Removal from the bench.

NP - Non potior: This was a breach but was made in mistake and not intentional with little effect on the case or the judges ability on the bench. Specifically used when a mistake in a judges duty in dealign with a case however an VM may be issued if the practice was severe or a breach of any of the above.

Authored by Poemhunter on behalf of The Republic of Stratham.
 

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This bill has received Prime Ministerial assent and is hereby signed into law.
 
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