DISCIPLINARY LIABILITY OF A RETIRED JUDGE ON THE EXAMPLE OF SELECTED COUNTRIES
DISCIPLINARY LIABILITY OF A RETIRED JUDGE ON THE EXAMPLE OF SELECTED COUNTRIES

Summary/Abstract: The problems of the judiciary, in some countries, seem to have recently become an important dilemma of constitutional law. Despite the doctrinal discussion, there are no uniform positions in this respect. One such issue is the issue of retired judges, who at the end of their judicial careers still remain judges, but in a retired state. Such regulations can be found in many countries around the world. This raises a wide range of issues, including the proper conduct and behaviour of such judges. Under the rules of many countries in force in this area, such judges are still subject to what is termed disciplinary responsibility and may be held liable for offences committed outside the service, as well as for those committed in the course of the service. The author looks at these solutions and tries to present a model of retired judges' liability. She presents examples from several countries and refers them to the current legal status in Poland. Its considerations may be universal in nature and may serve as a point of reference for other legal systems.

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