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Publicity and social criticism

The idea of the professional judge: the challenges of communication The Honourable Justice P Keane AC

The idea
Misconceptions
The media
What can judges do?
Individual and institutional responsibility

Community confidence in the justice system: the role of public opinion The Honourable T F Bathurst AC

Context
Is the judiciary “out of touch”?
The courts’ obligation to victims
The role of the judiciary in a democratic society
Measures to improve confidence
Conclusion

Haters gonna hate: when the public uses social media to comment critically or maliciously about judicial officers Dr M Bromberg and Mr A Ekert

Introduction
Under attack: what is at stake when a judicial officer is criticised on social media?
Moderating social media accounts: lessons learnt from business and government
Applying the lessons learnt: how should a judicial officer respond?
How best to protect judicial officers: statutory offences and judicial social media policies
Conclusion

Further references on publicity and social criticism

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