Judicial Ethics Committee
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ˈɛθɪks kəˈmɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulatory body responsible for overseeing the ethical conduct and integrity of judges and judicial officers.
The Judicial Ethics Committee investigated the judge's conflict of interest.
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- judicial ethics committee
- judicial ethics committees
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Commentary
The committee typically issues advisory opinions and recommendations to maintain judicial propriety and public confidence.
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