Judges exercise judicial power. They play an integral role in the judicial process, as they apply the law and in some cases create the law. While doing this they must take consideration of current political, social, moral and economic considerations and adhere to a certain consensus of society. The role of the judge is taken for granted by many people who view their role as an administrative one. Judges, especially those of the Supreme and …
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…flaws as the rest of us. They have morals and attitudes; they are subjected to the social and political issues of society. It is important to have an open forum where judges can discuss the issues of society and relate it to the law and the facts of the particular case at hand. The traditional beliefs and inherited instincts, although embedded into the psyche of the judge should not be allowed to cloud their judgements.