Deputy District Judge Marian Lynch recently received formal advice from the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) following an investigation into her behavior during a court proceeding. The inquiry revealed that Judge Lynch had “rudely interrupted” a complainant and used a tone that caused distress, constituting misconduct. Despite citing frustration from a challenging day, the JCIO emphasized the importance of maintaining courtesy, patience, and respect for the dignity of all individuals within the judicial process. While the incident was deemed out of character, Judge Lynch expressed remorse and a commitment to preventing future occurrences. Notably, her unblemished conduct history played a role in the JCIO’s decision to issue formal advice, the mildest form of sanction.
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Source: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/judge-given-formal-advice-over-rude-interruptions/5118572.article
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