Judicial Service Commission Act, 1994 (Act No. 9 of 1994)RegulationsCode of Judicial Conduct for JudgesArticle 5 : To act honourably |
| (1) | A judge must always, and not only in the discharge of official duties, act honourably and in a manner befitting judicial office. |
| (2) | All activities of a judge must be compatible with the status of judicial office. |
Notes:
| Note 5(i): | A judge behaves in his or her professional and private life in a manner that enhances public trust in, or respect for, the judiciary and the judicial system. |
| Note 5(ii): | A judge avoids impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all the judge's activities. |
| Note 5(iii): | A judge does not engage in conduct that is prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the court. |
| Note 5(iv): | Judicial conduct is to be assessed objectively through the eyes of the reasonable person. |