Presentation
Public Reporting of Courts’ Performance – how is this best achieved?
Address to the Asia Pacific Courts Conference 2013, “The Pursuit of Excellence and Innovation in Courts and Tribunals”
(2013)
Abstract
In this address Matthew Palmer suggests: 1 The disclosure of information, probably more information than the judiciary feels comfortable disclosing, in a simple, straightforward, unvarnished way, is essential to the medium term constitutional legitimacy of the judiciary. 2 Judges, public servants and politicians speak different languages. Recognising the differences is the first step to a better understanding of, and communication with, each other and, perhaps to mitigating the potential for constitutional conflicts to get out of hand. 3 It’s not constitutionally appropriate for the executive or legislative branches of government to decide, over the wishes of the judiciary, on the disclosure of the information of the judicial branch. 4 But, the judiciary would benefit from taking soundings, in a safe environment, with public servants and academics with different perspectives, on the reporting of information and other matters of judicial administration.
Keywords
- judicial independence,
- court performance,
- constitutional law
Disciplines
- Constitutional Law,
- Judges and
- Law
Publication Date
March 9, 2013
Citation Information
Matthew S.R. Palmer. "Public Reporting of Courts’ Performance – how is this best achieved?" Address to the Asia Pacific Courts Conference 2013, “The Pursuit of Excellence and Innovation in Courts and Tribunals” (2013) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/matthew_palmer/36/