When Judges Are Sanctioned: Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Disciplinary Record for 2025
An investigative review of disciplinary sanctions against judges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including fines for professional negligence, a public warning, and the dismissal of a judge for multiple professional breaches.
Andrew Simpson: Removed as a Judge for Gross Misconduct
In June 2026, England’s judicial authorities removed District Judge Andrew Simpson from office after findings of repeated inappropriate conduct toward court staff and a serious failure of integrity.
Pinxten v Court of Auditors: Institutional Resources and Accountability
The Court of Justice’s 2021 judgment in C-130/19 examined alleged breaches of duty by a former member of the European Court of Auditors and imposed a partial loss of pension rights.
When Public Power Becomes Misfeasance: Three Rivers
The House of Lords’ Three Rivers judgments explain why deliberate abuse of public office is legally distinct from negligence or an unsuccessful decision.
Institutional Impunity: The Cost of an Unanswered Record
A reflection on impunity, institutional silence, and the consequences that follow when actions are separated from meaningful accountability.
Abuse of Authority: The Boundary Between Power and Trust
A philosophical examination of authority as entrusted power, the limits that make it legitimate, and the duty to answer for its use.
Institutional Misconduct: When Procedure Outlives Its Purpose
A reflection on institutional misconduct, procedural integrity, and the responsibility to ensure that rules serve fairness rather than replace it.