"The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice believe that the public deserves and expects the highest standards of conduct from those who hold judicial office."
Conduct, complaints and appeals
This section covers judicial conduct and the two main areas of redress for those unhappy with the way their case has been handled.
These two mechanisms meet different needs and it is important to understand the differences between the systems and when each would be appropriate.
Conduct and complaints
The Office for Judicial Complaints (OJC) supports the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice in their joint responsibility for the system of judicial complaints and discipline. Read more about conduct and complaints...
Appealing a judge's decision
For those who do not win their case, there is normally a right of appeal. This is based purely on the decision reached in the case. Read more about appealing a judge's decision...