Part 1 Preliminary

1.   Interpretation of code of conduct

In this code of conduct –

Act means the Justices of the Peace Act 2018 ;

service, in relation to a Justice of the Peace, has the meaning given by clause 2 .

2.   Meaning of service provided by Justice of the Peace

A service is provided by a Justice of the Peace if he or she exercises a power, or performs a duty, of a Justice of the Peace for the benefit of another person.

3.   Application of code of conduct

This code of conduct applies to all appointed justices.

4.   Purpose of code of conduct

This code of conduct prescribes the behaviour expected of all appointed justices.

5.   Effect of contravention of code of conduct

Under section 29(a) of the Act, serious or repeated breaches of this code of conduct by an appointed justice may result in his or her removal from the office of Justice of the Peace.