Part 3Enforcement

Investigation of judicial officers

66Inspection of judicial officer

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The Commission may appoint a person to inspect the work or particular aspects of the work of a judicial officer.

2

A person appointed under subsection (1) above must, if required to do so by the Commission, inquire into any activities undertaken for remuneration by the judicial officer.

3

A person appointed under subsection (1) above must submit a report of the inspection and of any inquiry under subsection (2) above to the Commission.

4

The Commission must pay a person appointed under subsection (1) above—

a

a fee, unless the person is employed in the civil service and the person carries out the inspection in that person's capacity as a civil servant; and

b

any outlays reasonably incurred by the person,

in connection with an inspection, inquiry and report under this section.

F167Investigation of alleged misconduct by judicial officer

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F168Suspension of judicial officer pending outcome of disciplinary or criminal proceedings

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F169Commission's duty in relation to offences or misconduct by judicial officer

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F170Commission's power in relation to judicial officer's bankruptcy etc.

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