The Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being, adopted on 25 July 2024, is a landmark commitment by the global judicial community to prioritize the well-being, resilience, and integrity of judicial officers.
On 4 March 2025, the United Nations proclaimed 25 July as the International Day for Judicial Well-being, following a resolution ( A/RES/79/266) submitted by the Republic of Nauru. This milestone marks the UN’s recognition of judicial well-being as a matter of global importance.
The 2021 UNODC Global Judicial Integrity Network (GJIN) study — Exploring the Linkages Between Judicial Well-being and Judicial Integrity — examined how judicial well-being is intrinsically connected to judicial integrity.
The 2021 Report on the CAJO’s Judicial Officer Wellness Survey — Exploring the Well-being of Caribbean Judicial Officers, conducted by the Caribbean Association of Judicial Officers.
This article presents the methodology and primary quantitative analysis of Australia’s first empirical research measuring judicial stress and wellbeing.
The UK Judicial Attitude Survey (JAS) is a longitudinal survey conducted with all serving judges in the UK. It is the only known recurring survey of the working lives of judges currently running in any jurisdiction.
The Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct articulate six core values—independence, impartiality, integrity, propriety, equality, and competence and diligence—providing a universal framework to uphold the ethical conduct of judges.
The Commentary on the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct offers detailed guidance on the application of the six core values articulated in the Principles. It serves as an essential interpretative tool to assist judges.
This statement sets out the standards of behaviour expected from all judicial office holders in and outside the hearing room; with each other, staff and users.
The Non-Binding Guidelines on the Use of Social Media by Judges provide practical guidance for judges navigating online platforms while safeguarding judicial integrity, impartiality, and independence.
The Declaration on Judicial Integrity reaffirms the global judiciary’s commitment to upholding integrity, independence, and accountability in the administration of justice.
The United Nations Convention against Corruption Implementation Guide and Evaluative Framework for Article 11 provides essential guidance for judiciaries to strengthen integrity, independence, and transparency.
Victorian Judicial Bullying Guideline sets out what judicial bullying is, and the standards of behavior expected of judicial officers.
An article about barristers’ perceptions of judicial bullying and how this could be addressed in a systematic way.
Justice Michael Kirby's article highlights the often-overlooked realities of judicial stress, including the impact of internal bullying within the judiciary.
This 2023 summary paper by the Judicial Commission of Victoria consolidates the findings and feedback from a wide-ranging consultation on judicial bullying. It outlines key themes, impacts, and recommendations aimed at preventing inappropriate judicial conduct.
Judge Glen Cash of the District Court of Queensland, in this paper, raises critical questions about the need for systemic responses—such as judicial commissions—to enhance accountability, promote education, and foster a healthier judicial culture.
Justice Robert Pearce of the Supreme Court of Tasmania, in this article, emphasizes that while firmness is sometimes necessary in judicial conduct, rudeness and discourtesy have no place on the bench.
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