Justice - Justiz - Giustizia

Good Judicial Practice in Sweden

  • Autor/Autorin: Märit Bergendahl
  • Beitragsart: Forum
  • Zitiervorschlag: Märit Bergendahl, Good Judicial Practice in Sweden, in: «Justice - Justiz - Giustizia» 2018/3
It is vitally important from many perspectives that the general public have a high level of confidence in the judges and the courts and that the judges and the courts maintain a high level of credibility. The individual judge's attitude to various ethical issues is a key factor from a confidence point of view. In Sweden, a special working group within the Swedish Association of Judges produced a guide which is now used in training of judges and also contributes to personal reflection, ensuring that discussions between judges regarding good judicial practice are kept alive.

Table of contents

  • 1. Starting points
  • 2. The work of the Judicial Ethics Commission
  • 3. Basic principles in good judicial practice
  • 3.1. Integrity – a primary value
  • 3.2. The four basic principles
  • 3.2.1. Independence
  • 3.2.2. Impartiality and equal treatment
  • 3.2.3. Good conduct and treatment of others
  • 3.2.4. Good expertise and efficiency
  • 4. The Questions