Abbott's thoughts on bench reform are ill-judged

David Weisbrot

Abbott's thoughts on bench reform are ill-judged

David Weisbrot

Macquarie Law School

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Abstract

An analysis of Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's floated idea that electing judges -- as happens in the US -- might be a way to improve judicial accountability, especially with respect to sentencing practices.

Original language	English
Pages	9
Specialist publication	The Canberra Times
Publisher	The Canberra Times
Publication status	Published - 22 Nov 2010

Keywords

judicial appointments
comparative law
sentencing
US judges
Australian judges

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