Part 3Enforcement

Investigation of judicial officers

68Suspension of judicial officer pending outcome of disciplinary or criminal proceedings

1

This section applies—

a

in any of the circumstances mentioned in section 67(1) of this Act;

b

where section 70 of this Act applies; or

c

where a judicial officer has been charged with an offence.

2

The disciplinary committee may make an order suspending the judicial officer from practice for a period specified in the order.

3

The disciplinary committee may—

a

extend the period specified in the order; or

b

revoke the order.