Saturday 13 May 2017

Constitutional justice be done



Kiefel sworn in as Chief Justice of the High Court:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-30/susan-kiefel-sworn-in-as-first-female-high-court-chief-justice/8222868

Not only must Constitutional justice be done, it must also be seen to been done:

"Chief justices, like the other justices, give a part of their lives to the service of this court and thereby to the people of Australia," she said.
"That service is not given for the purpose of personal acknowledgement or the enhancement of reputation."
"It is given to ensure that this court is maintained as an institution in which the Government, the legislature, the legal profession and the people of Australia can have confidence."




(originally published 30-01-17)

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