Handbook for Judicial Officers
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Impartiality and fairness
Impartiality and emotion in judicial work
Professor S Roach Anleu and Emerita Professor K Mack
Introduction
Impartiality, emotion and judicial practice
Conclusion
Doing right by “all manner of people”
The Honourable T F Bathurst AC and Ms Sarah Schwartz
Introduction
The importance of equal access to justice for Australia’s diverse community
The importance of accommodating international commercial litigants in Australian courts
Access and participation issues for Australia’s diverse community and international commercial litigants
Knowledge and understanding of legal rights and court processes
Communication barriers
Confidence in the legal system
Measures to improve inclusivity and access
Overcoming communication barriers through interpreters
Community engagement
Global engagement
Conclusion
Attributes of a good judge
The Honourable Justice E Kyrou
Personal background
Professional background
Independence
Impartiality
Communication skills
Patience
Cultural awareness and tolerance
Courtesy
Compassion
Humility
People skills
Community engagement
Sense of perspective
Sense of humour
Further references on impartiality and fairness