Halsbury's Laws of Canada – Judges and Courts (2022 Reissue)

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The judiciary plays a critical role in ensuring that the other branches of government respect the rule of law. Canada's court structure is very complex, with each province and territory having a unique set of courts, in addition to those at the federal level. In order to reconcile cases from different courts and jurisdictions, it is essential to have a firm understanding of these structural differences.

Halsbury's Judges and Courts provides a succinct overview of the general principles that apply to the judiciary, as well as the specific organization of civil courts in all Canadian jurisdictions. This title examines all of the pertinent legislation and case law regarding the appointment, discipline, removal and retirement of judges, and the jurisdiction of courts, justices of the peace and other judicial administrators. Topics covered in this essential reference include:

Constitutional framework

Powers and duties of judges

• Conduct of hearings
  • Reasons for judgment
  • Contempt in the face of the court
• Ceasing to hold office
• Judicial immunity
  • Civil actions
  • Criminal offences
• Functus officio
• Evidentiary privilege
• Restrictions
  • Professional
  • Other activities

Judicial independence

• Security of tenure
• Financial security
• Institutional independence

Judicial bias

• Pecuniary interest
• Membership in a group
• Relationships
  • Family
  • Professional
  • Fiduciary
• Prejudice
  • Statements
  • Prior rulings
  • Related cases
• Disqualification process

Organization of courts

• Jurisdiction
• Composition
• Justices of the peace
• Administration

And much more.