immunity from suit

• What does it mean that judges have immunity from suit?

  They are given immunity from prosecution for any acts they carry out in performance of their judicial functions.
• Other than from prosecution, what other things do judges have immunity from in terms of immunity from suit?

  Immunity from being sued in civil cases for actions taken or decisions made in the course of their judicial duties.
• In which case was the concept that judges can't be sued for their actions in the course of their judicial duties confirmed?

  Sirros v Moore (1975)
• What does immunity from suit allow judges to do?


  Perform their duties without fear of repercussions, which gives them complete independence.
• What is the only context in which a judge would be liable?

  If they were not acting in a judicial capacity or if they knew that they had no jurisdiction to do what they did.