Judicial Ethics in Judicial Communication: the Experience of the French Republic

Abstract

When administering justice, judges are guided by certain ethical principles. These principles also apply to judicial communication (the interaction of the court with participants in legal proceedings.

The author considers foreign experience in regulating the ethical aspects of judicial communication on the example of the French Republic. Relevant provisions are contained in the Compendium of Ethical Obligations of Magistrates.

The embodiment in judicial communication of such important ethical principles of magistrates’ behavior as independence, impartiality, honesty and decency, dignity, respect and attention to others, correctness and restraint is analyzed.

In addition, attention is paid to the ethical issues of judicial communication before the court session, during the court session, during the meeting of judges and when making a decision.