Handbook for Judicial Officers
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Publicity and social criticism
The idea of the professional judge: the challenges of communication
The Honourable Justice P Keane AC
The idea
Misconceptions
The media
What can judges do
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Individual and institutional responsibility
Community confidence in the justice system: the role of public opinion
The Honourable T F Bathurst AC
Context
Is the judiciary “out of touch”
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The courts’ obligation to victims
The role of the judiciary in a democratic society
Measures to improve confidence
Conclusion
Haters gonna hate: when the public uses social media to comment critically or maliciously about judicial officers
Dr M Bromberg and Mr A Ekert
Introduction
Under attack: what is at stake when a judicial officer is criticised on social media
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Moderating social media accounts: lessons learnt from business and government
Applying the lessons learnt: how should a judicial officer respond
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How best to protect judicial officers: statutory offences and judicial social media policies
Conclusion
Further references on publicity and social criticism