EXPECTED CONDUCT OF JUDGES: role of the Canadian Judicial Council

EXPECTED CONDUCT OF JUDGES

As Canadians, we expect our judges

to display a high standard of personal

conduct – both on and off the Bench.

If you believe that a judge has come

 to the wrong decision, you may wish

 to appeal that decision to a higher court.

If you believe that a judge has behaved

in a way that is of concern, you may wish

 to make a complaint to the Council.

Consult our pamphlet on

 The Conduct of Judges and the Role of the Canadian Judicial Council.

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In this section of our website, you can

access the following information:

Judicial Conduct

• Learn about the expected conduct of judges and the role of the Canadian Judicial Council.
• Review the Ethical Principles for Judges that help guide the personal and professional conduct of our judges.

Making A Complaint

• Find out how to make a complaint if you have a concern about a federal judge’s conduct.
• Access our Complaints Procedures.

Inquiry Committee Decisions

• Some conduct matters form the basis of Inquiry Committees. Find out about the outcomes of past Inquiry Committees.