Practice question
A judge argues that behavior at a private social event cannot concern judicial ethics because it occurred outside working hours. Which principle in the CJCA Preamble is most relevant?
- All private conduct is automatically a disciplinary offense
- Only a court session can affect confidence in the Judiciary
- Private conduct is never subject to ethical standards
- A judge’s professional and personal conduct should inspire confidence in the institution
- A judge may avoid accountability by calling an event private
Legal references
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/11/100836 — A.M. 25-04-04-SC, November 11, 2025, CJCA Preamble and General Provisions, Sections 1–3.
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