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Judicial Immunity

Judicial Immunity: an Update

Judicial Immunity: an Update

Overview A decision in Australia in August 2023 held that a family court judge at first instance had no judicial immunity when taking a decision outside his power and distinctive family court jurisdiction and was liable in damages to one of the parties. I wrote an extensive article and commentary
Professor David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb 06 May 2025
Judicial Immunity: An Extraordinary Case and a Worrying Warning from Australia

Judicial Immunity: An Extraordinary Case and a Worrying Warning from Australia

Executive summary An extraordinary decision in August 2023 of the Federal Court of Australia has highlighted for English judges the risks of being sued for damages and the potential inadequacy of the defence of judicial immunity.[[1]] In the case the judge’s actions were found to be an affront
Professor David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb 01 Jul 2024
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