criticism
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Thick-Skin Ethics
An update on the story of a thin-skinned judge Continue reading
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Grow a Thicker Skin
The bench is no place for those who can’t cope with criticism Continue reading
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Precedent and Respect
When ― if ever ― can lower courts criticise their hierarchical superiors? Continue reading
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Still Unhappy
The Canadian Judicial Council’s report on the former Justice Camp does little to ease my concerns Continue reading
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Unhappy Camper
The shortcomings of the report into the misconduct of Justice Camp The Inquiry Committee set up by the Canadian Judicial Council to investigate whether Justice Robin Camp ― the “why didn’t keep your knees together” judge ― has “committed misconduct and placed himself, by his conduct, in a position incompatible with the due execution of Continue reading
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Sub Lege
I often criticize judges, on this blog and elsewhere. I think it is very important that people who exercise power over citizens be subject to criticism whenever they exercise it unwisely or, worse, recklessly, and still more when they abuse or overstep the powers given them. While the media can, more or less, be counted Continue reading
Double Aspect 