What Makes a Good Judge?

  • Details
  • Text
  • Audio
  • Downloads
  • Extra Reading

Everyone agrees that good judges are essential for the maintenance of the Rule of Law in a democratic society. But what makes a judge a good judge and how should we recruit them? The talk will consider how the role of the judiciary has been regarded over the years, how the skills and qualities needed have changed and how they have stayed the same as well as looking at different approaches to judicial appointment in different jurisdictions.

Image © Kok Leng Yeo CC-BY

Download Text

This event was on Thu, 16 Jun 2022

Law
Vivien Rose

The Rt. Hon. Lady Rose of Colmworth

Lady Rose was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1984

Find out more

Support Gresham

Gresham College has offered an outstanding education to the public free of charge for over 400 years. Today, Gresham plays an important role in fostering a love of learning and a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Your donation will help to widen our reach and to broaden our audience, allowing more people to benefit from a high-quality education from some of the brightest minds.