PROPOSED COMPETENCY TEST

Proposed Judge Competency Assessment

A proposed knowledge and judgment assessment. It does not confer appointment or legal qualification.

Important: Results are evidence of current demonstrated knowledge only. They do not override applicable professional licensing requirements and do not appoint anyone to Court service.

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Question 1 · 2 points

Which principle most directly requires a decision-maker to approach a case without favouring either side?

Impartiality Publicity Jurisdiction Punishment

Question 2 · 2 points

When a judge has a significant conflict of interest in a case, the most appropriate response is generally to:

Ignore it Disclose it and follow the applicable recusal rules Decide the case quickly Ask one party to waive it privately

Question 3 · 6 points

A defendant cannot attend a physical hearing but can participate securely by video from an authorised location. What factors should a judge consider before allowing the remote hearing?

Question 4 · 6 points

A politically powerful person asks you privately to reach a particular outcome. What should you do?

Question 5 · 4 points

Explain why a verdict should give reasons rather than merely state the outcome.