Codes of Judicial Conduct in the Pacific - PacLII
Codes of Judicial Conduct in the Pacific - PacLII
Codes of Judicial Conduct in the Pacific - PacLII
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Cases <strong>of</strong> doubt<br />
In any case where a magistrate is uncerta<strong>in</strong> as to how <strong>the</strong>se pr<strong>in</strong>ciples apply to<br />
<strong>the</strong> particular circumstances, he or she may seek guidance from <strong>the</strong> Senior<br />
Magistrate or <strong>the</strong> head <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> judiciary, <strong>the</strong> Chief Justice. If <strong>the</strong>re is not time to do<br />
so, he or she should err on <strong>the</strong> side <strong>of</strong> caution; <strong>the</strong> question may never<strong>the</strong>less be<br />
referred to <strong>the</strong> Chief Justice for <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Ker<strong>in</strong> Pillans - F<strong>in</strong>al Report - <strong>Codes</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Judicial</strong> <strong>Conduct</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> - Appendix 3<br />
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