A place apart: judicial independence and accountability in Canada : a report prepared for the Canada Judicial Council / by Martin L. Friedland. : JU11-3/1995E
How accountable are judges for their decisions? Should they have greater independence? This study, by University of Toronto law professor Martin Friedland, examines the judiciary in Canada from a variety of perspectives and provides recommendations on these issues to the Canadian Judicial Council. Persons consulted include not only judges but also lawyers, government officials, administrators, and others. Topics include judicial selection, discipline, the administration of the courts, and more.
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| Department/Agency | Canadian Judicial Council. |
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| Title | A place apart: judicial independence and accountability in Canada : a report prepared for the Canada Judicial Council / by Martin L. Friedland. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Paper |
| Other formats | Electronic-[English] |
| Note(s) | Contents: Introduction.--Protecting the judiciary.--Security of tenure.--Financial security.--Discipline.--Codes of conduct.--Performance evaluation.--Judicial education.--Administering the court system.--Chief Justices and their courts.--Appointments and evaluations.--Conclusion.--Endnotes.--Appendices. |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Canadian Judicial Council 1995. |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | xvi, 401p. : references ; 25 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-660-16166-4 |
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| Subject terms | Justice system |
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