Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won't be removed from job, panel rules

Judge who allegedly yelled at Winston Peters gets to keep her job

The Panel considered the Judge’s conduct fell short of the high threshold of ‘misbehaviour’ necessary to warrant consideration of her removal.

Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won't be removed from job, panel rules

Ema Aitken's actions were a "serious breach of comity" but don't justify her being removed, a panel has found.

Panel Finds Judge Ema Aitken’s Conduct Does Not Justify Removal

Judicial conduct panels are an important mechanism to maintaining trust and confidence in the judiciary.