Many often people found expressing the view that judiciary is biased in favour of the intrest of the group to which judges belomg. If this is true what remedies are available to the general or the affected public?
2006-08-25 02:01:43 · 8 answers · asked by orsel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Discussion from diffrent angles by diffrent judges is fine but what about a situation where they find it difficult to cross their own preferences and decisions are taken unanimously without counter arguments from any bench. This may happen when due representation is not given to diffrent intrests groups of the society. Just want to know whether something of that sort is taken care of to avoid unjust rulings for want of adequate discussion on diffrent aspects of an issue. Is there any provision to constitute special tribunals to examine decisions of judiciary which invited strong resentment from general public.
2006-08-26 02:24:05 · update #1
As is often the case in legal matters, it depends. It depends on the country and their legal system and how the judge interprets it.
It also depends on the methodology of the criticism.
There are oftern prescribed methods for criticising a judge or a court. Operating outside those boundaries can get you in a lot of trouble, in almost every country, some moreso than others.
In the USA, there is a court of appeals to protest the finding of a judge, and then there is a supreme court. That is a short answer, because there are several avenues of appeal.
It is best to hire a lawyer to handle your criticisms of a judge.
Good Luck
2006-09-02 00:03:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No criticizing the judiciary is not an offense. And the only wat to counter the bias in the court system is to appoint judges of differing opinions. The courts today and for the past 30 to 60 yrs have had a definite liberal bias and some conservatives could even things out a bit and help to create a more moderate judiciary.
2006-08-25 09:14:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can criticize the Judiciary all you want. Just don't do it inside the courtroom in front of a judge who doesn't like such nonsense in his/her courtroom.
Yes, judges can have a bias, although they should not. To remedy, you turn to your lawyer and say, "He's biased. I cannot get a fair trial." If he/she is a "good" lawyer, an objection will be made and a request for another courtroom/venue will be made. If he/she is an a ss kisser, you are screwed. In CA we vote for judges. That's another avenue if you have a thousand friends and family. Best: Don't commit the crime in the first place.
2006-08-25 09:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by ALWAYS GOTTA KNOW 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be contempt of court, but you have to be in court for that to apply. All the usual laws about slander and libel are in place to protect the judiciary, as well as anyone else. If a specific judge is biased in a specific case, you ask them to recuse themselves.
Since a number of judge are voted in (varies by state) make your opinion known at the voting booth. The judges who aren't voted in are in some way appointed by people who are.
2006-08-25 09:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this question makes no sense, criticising the judiciary cannot affect a decision, if they are criticising during a trial though, they are an idiot and deserve to loose, no just will vote for someone making fun of them and their fellow judges.
2006-08-25 09:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by Southie9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have freedom of speech and anyone from the president down can be criticized, but not threatened.
2006-08-25 09:12:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the US. Are you asking about a specific country?
2006-08-25 09:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by chrbarley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - I'm living, walking proof!!
2006-09-01 10:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋