Chair John Gould has contributed an article to the New Law Journal in which he argues that undermining the judicial title erodes public trust in the administration of justice. John expresses concern over retired judges who, when speaking beyond their realm of expertise, use their former judicial status to add undue weight to their opinions. He also raises issues about institutions like the Sikh court, which, though offering mediation and arbitration, adopts the language and appearance of English courts, which could potentially lead to public confusion.
When, however, their previous status is used to give authority to views largely unrelated to their judicial experience, their views are likely to damage the perception of those who actually hold offices and raise the possibility that beneath the serene surface, those sitting judges hold partisan views and opinions.
The full article is available to read online from New Law Journal.
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