T-16, r. 1 - Judicial code of ethics

Updated to 1 July 2024

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chapter T-16, r. 1

Judicial code of ethics

Courts of Justice Act

(chapter T-16, s. 261).

1. The judge should render justice within the framework of the law.

O.C. 643-82, s. 1.

2. The judge should perform the duties of his office with integrity, dignity and honour.

O.C. 643-82, s. 2.

3. The judge has a duty to foster his professional competence.

O.C. 643-82, s. 3.

4. The judge should avoid any conflict of interest and refrain from placing himself in a position where he cannot faithfully carry out his functions.

O.C. 643-82, s. 4.

5. The judge should be, and be seen to be, impartial and objective.

O.C. 643-82, s. 5.

6. The judge should perform the duties of his office diligently and devote himself entirely to the exercise of his judicial functions.

O.C. 643-82, s. 6.

7. The judge should refrain from any activity which is not compatible with his judicial office.

O.C. 643-82, s. 7.

8. In public, the judge should act in a reserved, serene and courteous manner.

O.C. 643-82, s. 8.

9. The judge should submit to the administrative directives of his chief judge, within the performance of his duties.

O.C. 643-82, s. 9.

10. The judge should uphold the integrity and defend the independence of the judiciary, in the best interest of justice and society.

O.C. 643-82, s. 10.

REFERENCES

O.C. 643-82, 1982 G.O. 2, 1253; Suppl. 1271