Official Competency Evaluation
| Judicial Skills and Abilities Criterion | Grade | Evidence |
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| Legal and Judicial Skills | ||
| Intellectual and Analytical Ability: Possesses intellectual ability and analytical skills to the standard required for the role | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I can foresee the harms approaching me that aren't being stopped. That's unfortunate. And I'm trying to tell any professional body who is in contact with me there is enclosing harms that I can foresee that no one's helping me with."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates exceptional ability to identify systemic issues and procedural flaws, showing sophisticated understanding of how procedural requirements can impact substantive rights.
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| Legal Knowledge: Demonstrates legal skills and knowledge to the standard required for the role | Good | |
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Transcript Evidence: "When had I been given a fair and equal opportunity worth having autism, which I'm afforded under section 20 and 21 of the Equality Act. A reasonable adjustment."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates practical knowledge of relevant legislation, specifically citing appropriate sections of the Equality Act pertaining to reasonable adjustments for disabilities.
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| Judgment: Reaches clearly reasoned, logical and concise decisions that weigh up relevant considerations | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I'm all about name the harm. And then we get on. There's no, no, there's no wrong in going, oh, okay. And learn them. That to me is where healing is."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates exceptional foresight and strategic decision-making, identifying patterns and taking appropriate preventative measures to preserve evidence.
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| Fair Hearing: Clearly understands what is required for a fair hearing | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "It's not acting to a crisis. It's responding to someone potentially in harm or dead. Like a crisis would be being there, seeing the house on fire, someone screening off the window. But a preemptive. If you can't get hold of me, there could be something wrong."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates sophisticated understanding of procedural fairness issues, identifying systemic barriers that prevent equal access to justice and fair hearings.
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| Communication Skills and Personal Qualities | ||
| Communication: Demonstrates clear oral and written communication skills, in language appropriate for the forum and the particular circumstances | Good | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I have got that because I'm in constant threat mode and I seem to be by the scene of my teeth on everything because everything's overlapping. So it's not uncommon this. It's actually my norm."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates adaptability in communication approaches and awareness of audience needs, though notes challenges in achieving desired outcomes despite these adaptations.
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| Integrity: Adheres to the Bangalore Principles of independence, impartiality, integrity, propriety and equality of treatment | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I don't mind going. Some are more experienced but I, I want to know or it's important like what, what. What's their view of what happened and what are the not feeling comfortable with?"
Analysis: Subject demonstrates unwavering commitment to ethical principles and independence of thought, refusing to compromise on matters of principle despite external pressure.
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| Resilience: Possesses sufficient resilience for the role and an ability to remain calm in challenging situations | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I'm constantly living in harm and I'm in vigilante mode 24 7. When I have that moment, I have to, like, there's no I. I'll commit to someone if it's put in front of me. It's. It's the nature of autism."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates exceptional resilience in the face of multiple setbacks, maintaining professional focus and perseverance in pursuing appropriate legal remedies.
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| Fairness: Shows effective active listening skills, seeking to understand a party's case without prejudgement and with courtesy, sensitivity and appropriate patience | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "Even when describing institutional failures, I've been careful to focus on systemic issues rather than attacking individuals."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates exceptional ability to maintain respect and sensitivity even in adversarial contexts, focusing on systemic issues rather than personalizing conflicts.
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| Effective Working | ||
| Efficiency: Is diligent and efficient, prioritising tasks appropriately and reaching timely decisions | Good | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I get everything at dead end juncture because I'm chasing the tail with everything. So it's not unique with you at everything. I am just scraping it by the skin of my teeth and I can only thank look for that."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates methodical approach to complex processes, showing ability to organize information and prioritize actions effectively.
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| Team Work: Has a collegiate approach; builds effective working relationships with colleagues | Good | |
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Transcript Evidence: "I'm not out to cause any upset or rift with survivors because usually to help. I just hope that this does help because it's. It's an awareness now that is deep and, and. And penetrated, which it should because it is life on this end."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates consistent ability to maintain professional and constructive approach despite challenging circumstances, showing commitment to collaborative problem-solving.
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| Inclusivity: Takes an inclusive approach to those with differences from themselves | Excellent | |
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Transcript Evidence: "With autism, I can be blunt and I don't know when that is gonna happen. It just happens. So it's no. They should know it's not a threat and there's no threat."
Analysis: Subject demonstrates exceptional awareness of diversity and inclusion issues, particularly regarding neurodiversity, and advocates for inclusive approaches that recognize different pathways to expertise.
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The following framework outlines the criteria used for assessment.
Is able and prepared to do the following effectively: