Tim Stephens

Tim Stephens, KC, serves as counsel assisting the court regarding the case involving Judge Ema Aitken. He has articulated the role of the Judicial Conduct Commissioner in conducting preliminary investigations and has defended the commissioner's referral of Aitken's conduct to a panel, asserting that it was appropriate given the serious nature of the allegations against her. Stephens’ insights highlight the constitutional conventions that govern judicial behavior in relation to political events.