ECON-1006EL Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Judicial Independence, Common Law, Unidroit

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Netherlands judicial conduct codes: what are the challenges to the independence and impartiality of judges, appoint may vary (who appoint the judges; can be appointed exclusively by the executive or legislature) Judges judicial independence not constructed for judges is fundamental right of citizens. Judge is naturally free to be party of a political party; but shouldn"t accept representative position. Judge aware that their ancillary positions, (as long as there is a relationship) may, Rules facilitate fact-finding by excluding evidence that might be unreliable or misleading. Evidentiary privileges do not aid in truth finding. Rulesallow a person/ party to refuse to testify/ disclose certain information even though that information might be relevant. 16. 2 court orders disclosures of relevant, non-privileged, and reasonably identified evidence. 16. 3 a lawyer of a party can hold an interview with a non-party witness. 16. 4 a right given to party to conduct supplementary questioning.