Honorary Justices Regulations 2024

For the purposes of section 25 of the Act, the prescribed code of conduct is set out in Schedule 2.

Schedule 1—Oaths and affirmations of office

Regulations 7, 10

Part 1—Oath of office for justice of the peace

I, [full name], swear by Almighty God [or the person may name a god recognised by the person's religion, or the person may identify the person's own belief] that, as a justice of the peace, I will at all times discharge the duties of my office according to law and to the best of my knowledge and ability without fear, favour or affection.

Affirmation of office for justice of the peace

I, [full name], solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that, as a justice of the peace, I will at all times discharge the duties of my office according to law and to the best of my knowledge and ability without fear, favour or affection.

Part 2—Oath of office for bail justice

I, [full name], swear by Almighty God [or the person may name a god recognised by the person's religion, or the person may identify the person's own belief] that, as a bail justice, I will at all times and in all things do equal justice to all persons and discharge the duties of my office according to law and to the best of my knowledge and ability without fear, favour or affection.

Affirmation of office for bail justice

I, [full name], solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that, as a bail justice, I will at all times and in all things do equal justice to all persons and discharge the duties of my office according to law and to the best of my knowledge and ability without fear, favour or affection.

Schedule 2—Honorary justices code of conduct

Regulation 14

Introduction

1 This code of conduct prescribes the behaviour expected of bail justices and justices of the peace.