The code is binding and a contravention may constitute grounds for removal from office.
2 The code is binding and a contravention may constitute grounds for removal from office.
3 In addition to the matters outlined in this code, honorary justices must also comply with the Honorary Justices Act 2014 ("the Act") and the regulations made under the Act.
Conduct
4 An honorary justice must maintain and uphold the oath of office, or an affirmation of office as applicable, and discharge the functions of a bail justice or justice of the peace, as the case may be, in a courteous and timely manner, in accordance with the law and to the best of their ability.
5 An honorary justice must act, and be seen to act, with due care, diligence, honesty, integrity, respect, independence, impartiality and without prejudice or discrimination when performing the functions of an honorary justice.
6 An honorary justice must not behave in a manner that brings the office of bail justice or justice of the peace, as the case may be, into disrepute.
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