Judges Act

Supreme Court upholds amendments to Judges Act

The Judges Act was amended so that judges convicted of a criminal offence can be removed from office – without parliament’s involvement – after the appeal process has been completed.

Legal changes propose removal of convicted judges without parliament vote

A ruling party lawmaker proposed amending the Judges Act to trigger automatic removal if a judge is convicted of a criminal offence, bypassing the parliamentary vote called for by the constitution.

Supreme Court overrules Juvenile Court’s summoning of Speaker of Parliament

Bill to amend Judges Act ‘custom fitted’ for former Chief Justice, claim MPs