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Complaining about a judge: what the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office can and cannot do
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Complaining about a judge: what the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office can and cannot do

Written by John Barwell 19 October 202619 October 2026

A bad hearing often sends litigants in person straight to the judicial complaints office — usually the wrong door. This guide maps the boundary between conduct and decision, the three-month JCIO complaint window, the sanctions that can actually follow, and the route (complaint, appeal, or both) that can deliver something.

Promissory Oaths Act 1868: A Legacy of Oath‐Taking Amid Calls for Greater Accountability
Judicial Conduct

Promissory Oaths Act 1868: A Legacy of Oath‐Taking Amid Calls for Greater Accountability

Written by John Barwell 3 February 202518 August 2026

The Promissory Oaths Act 1868 remains a cornerstone of British constitutional practice, igniting ongoing debate over judicial accountability and the perceived shortcomings of the JCIO.

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