Judicial Integrity

Judges therefore should always be men of … exemplary morals, great patience, calmness and attention. —John Adams. Thoughts on Government, 1776. Litigants will only accept the judgments of the court if they are satisfied with the integrity of the judge who decides...

Judicial independence

Judges’ … minds should not be distracted with jarring interests; they should not be dependant upon any man or body of men. —John Adams. Thoughts on Government, 1776. The judiciary must be independent of the executive and legislative branches; it must be non-political...