Effective and open mechanisms for judicial discipline and an appropriate gradation of sanctions including reprimand, fines, suspension and termination have been developed with likely benefits for quality of justice, effective access, and transparency.
Disciplinary sanctions for judges and prosecutors include reprimand, fines, suspension, and
termination. The rules and procedures for discipline are
clearly listed.658 Stakeholders frequently report,
however that the sanctions are too mild to produce a
deterrent effect. Sanctions are also reported to be
inconsistent. An assessment of the types of complaints
selected for further investigation by the Disciplinary
Prosecutor, and the consistency of sanctions for similar
disciplinary breaches are needed.