The Threat to Judicial Independence by Criticism of Judges - A Proposed Solution to the Real Problem

Authors

Monroe H. Freedman, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra UniversityFollow

Abstract

This Article is in two parts. The first argues that criticism of judges by lawyers is both constitutionally protected and desirable in a democratic society. The second part suggests an appropriate judicial response in the rare case where judicial independence is truly threatened by criticism of a judge.

Recommended Citation

Freedman, Monroe H. (1997) "The Threat to Judicial Independence by Criticism of Judges - A Proposed Solution to the Real Problem," Hofstra Law Review: Vol. 25: Iss. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/hlr/vol25/iss3/2