Confidence in the justice system depends on one core principle: judges must be impartial, and must be seen to be impartial. In family law matters, emotions run high and decisions can permanently affect children, finances and futures. Even the appearance of bias can undermine trust in the outcome. So when does concern about a judge’s conduct move from discomfort to a legally recognised reasonable apprehension of bias? And what does the law actually require before a judge can b
