The CBA strongly opposes any system that would publicly expose judges to partisan criticism of their judgments or cross-examination of their personal beliefs or preferences. |
The concern is that the perception becomes the reality in Canadians minds that somehow this is a politicized process, when really the goal of government is to reinforce and restore public confidence in the legal system ... and ensure that the judiciary is an independent judiciary. |
The concern is that the perception becomes the reality in Canadians' minds that somehow this is a politicized process, when really the goal of government is to reinforce and restore public confidence in the legal system ... and ensure that the judiciary is an independent judiciary. |