Code of ethics and professional conduct for judges
Code of ethics and professional conduct for judges
Code of ethics and professional conduct for judges
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determined by the Kosovo Judicial Council, <strong>and</strong> when not incompatible with other judicialduties.4. As a precondition to being involved in adjudicating actions involving juveniles a <strong>judges</strong>hall have the relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essional qualifications <strong>and</strong>/or experience, as required by the JuvenileJustice <strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> Kosovo.5. When permitted by law <strong>and</strong> if appropriate, a judge shall encourage the parties to reach afriendly settlement. In any event <strong>and</strong> except where the law or established practice otherwiseprovides, a judge shall give clear <strong>and</strong> complete reasons <strong>for</strong> his/her judgments <strong>and</strong>, wherenecessary, explain procedural matters to parties in an impartial manner using language which isreadily underst<strong>and</strong>able.6. When applicable, a judge shall respect the secrecy <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation entrusted to him/her<strong>and</strong>/or confidentiality <strong>of</strong> the proceedings. This implies that while a proceeding is pending in anycourt, the judge shall not make any public comment that might reasonably be expected to affectits outcome, impair its fairness, or undermine the judiciary's credibility, <strong>and</strong> shall require similarabstention on the part <strong>of</strong> court personnel subject to the judge’s direction <strong>and</strong> control.7. Except in cases provided by law, a judge shall not engage in <strong>and</strong> discourage ex-partecommunication. Upon occurrence <strong>of</strong> such communication the judge must disclose promptly therelevant in<strong>for</strong>mation to the other parties involved <strong>and</strong>, when possible, procure their attendance.8. In the per<strong>for</strong>mance <strong>of</strong> judicial duties a judge shall not use words or <strong>conduct</strong> manifestingbias or prejudice <strong>and</strong> shall not allow staff, court <strong>of</strong>ficials <strong>and</strong> others subject to the judge’sdirection <strong>and</strong> control to do so.9. A judge shall show availability <strong>and</strong> respect <strong>for</strong> individuals , be patient, dignified <strong>and</strong>courteous to litigants, defendants, witnesses, lawyers, prosecutors other <strong>judges</strong> <strong>and</strong> lay-<strong>judges</strong><strong>and</strong> any third party with whom he/she deals in his/her <strong>of</strong>ficial capacity, <strong>and</strong> should requirereciprocity from lawyers, staff <strong>and</strong> court <strong>of</strong>ficials, <strong>and</strong> others with whom he/she may come incontact during the court proceedings or who are subject to his/her direction <strong>and</strong> control.10. When dealing with the media <strong>and</strong> the public:a) Judges may not express preliminary legal opinions on pending cases.b) Judges may in<strong>for</strong>m the media about the case management in court.<strong>Code</strong> <strong>of</strong> Ethics <strong>and</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conduct <strong>for</strong> JudgesAdopted 25 April 2005Page 6 <strong>of</strong> 8Sekretariati i KGJKsë-, Ndërtesa e Gjykatës SupremeDhoma 215, Prishtinë, KosovëTelefon: 038.504.604.lokal 5178KJPCSekretarijat SsK, Zgrada Vrhovnog sudaSoba br. 215, Priština, KosovoTelefon: 038.504.604.lokal 5178KJC Secretariat,, Supreme CourtBuilding, Room 215, Pristina, KosovoTelephone: 038.504.604, ext. 5178
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