Deemster compiles guide for Manx Judiciary
Publication Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 08:15
First Deemster David Doyle with the new Code of Conduct for Members of the Judiciary of the Isle of Man
A guide for judges has been put together by the Island's First Deemster.
The Code of Conduct for Members of the Judiciary of the Isle of Man gives those presiding over a court advice on what's expected of them.
The document focuses on six main areas, including impartiality, independence and integrity.
It follows a recent case where Deemster Birkett was accused of acting like a prosecuting advocate whilst overseeing the trial of a woman charged with kidnapping her own son.
Her conviction has been quashed as a result.
The full document can be found on the Isle of Man Courts of Justice website.
