, which is pushing for transparent and accountable processes to investigate allegations into judicial misconduct or impropriety, said parliament and the justice system must set up a clear, open and procedurally fair process for all complaints regarding judicial behaviour.
“This would provide opportunity to restore public faith in the justice system by showing the willingness of the Judiciary to be held to the same standards and process for accountability as public servants,” it said. The Tasmanian Supreme Court is investigating an allegation of inappropriate behaviour against a Supreme Court judge.
TWL said such alleged misconduct “raises issues around power imbalances in personal relationships, and the potential of workplace sexual harassment” which also have the potential to undermine confidence in the justice system.
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