The Judicial Conducts Investigations Office has just published judgments against two magistrates for inappropriate social media activity.
In the first case Atul Gandecha JP was issued with formal advice after an investigation concluded that he had posted an image and caption on social media "which could have created the impression that he did not take his role as a magistrate seriously".
In the second case Roger Warrington JP received a warning after an investigation concluded that he had participated in an inappropriate conversation via social media.
According to The Law Society Gazette guidance was issued earlier this year urging members of the judiciary to be wary about publishing more information than is necessary or posting information which could result in a risk to personal safety.
Judicial office-holders are encouraged to raise privacy settings within social media forums and avoid posting photographs of themselves in casual settings, whether alone or with family or friends. They must also avoid expressing opinions which, were it to become known they hold judicial office, "could damage public confidence in their own impartiality".
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