Question

In your own words and using the information in the article above, explain why it is important to ensure judges can be held accountable for their actions. Why is this such an important part of our court system and what are the potential dangers of judges who are not held accountable?

Answer 1

Judicial accountability ensures that justice is rendered according to the law. Judicial accountability measures are essential to protect the proper application of the Rule of Law, a cornerstone of Canada's constitutional democracy. Judicial independence does not give judges the right to do whatever they wish. It is vitally important in a democracy that individual judges and the judiciary as a whole are impartial and independent of all external pressures and of each other so that those who appear before them and the wider public can have confidence that their cases will be decided fairly and in accordance with the law.

(Not my own words, use something like an article rewriter)