|
I. Introductory Provisions |
|
|
1.2 Concepts |
|
|
Article 04-Fairness |
|
|
Canon 1427 |
|
|
Fairness is expressed as the absence of bias, malice, vested interest, or predisposed opinions and the active presence of decency and reasonableness in the actions and performance of duty of all who claim to represent the law. |
|
|
|
Canon 1428 |
|
|
The word fairness originates from ancient Gaelic word faire meaning "the action of watching, guarding" as well as "a horizon or skyline". |
|
|
|
Canon 1429 |
|
|
The absence of fairness is the absence of the law. |
|
|
|
Canon 1430 |
|
|
One who is incapable of demonstrating fairness lacks the character and honor to be a judge. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright © ab initio One-Heaven.Org. All Rights reserved.
|