Former Chancellor of the Judiciary Desiree Bernard on Tuesday evening underscored the importance of the independence of the judiciary stating that having judicial codes of conduct in place as guidance to the judiciary may help to ensure impartiality in the execution of their duties.
“An independent judiciary is regarded as the hallmark of good governance and exemplifies the sought-after goal of separation of powers of the state,” she stated.
Justice Bernard, who was the keynote speaker at Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) annual fundraising dinner,
