Thursday, February 13, 2025

Commissioner recommends inquiry into Judge’s conduct

A Judicial Conduct Panel is set to established to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken in an incident at a private event last November.

Attorney-General Judith Collins referred the matter of Judge Aitken’s (pictured) alleged conduct during an incident on 22 November to the Judicial Conduct Commissioner.

“The Commissioner has recommended a Judicial Conduct Panel be set up to inquire into what happened. However, because of my role in making the referral, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith will act as Attorney-General on this matter, to avoid any perception of conflict of interest, bias or pre-determination on my part in the decision yet to be made,” said Ms Collins.

“Mr Goldsmith will therefore now consider the Commissioner’s recommendation.”

No further comment will be made, the Attorney-General said.

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