Judges are not lawyers. Judge is the general term for judges in judicial institutions and is the executor of judicial power. In different legal systems, the role of judges is different. They are not influenced or restricted by others and decide cases fairly and in accordance with the law.
2. Legal basis: Article 10 of the "Judges Law of the People's Republic of China".
Judges should fulfill the following obligations:
(1) Strictly abide by the Constitution and laws;
(2) Handle cases impartially and not bend the law for personal gain;
(3) Protect the litigation rights of the parties and other litigation participants in accordance with the law;
(4) Safeguard the interests of the country and society, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of individuals and organizations;
( 5) Keep state secrets and judicial secrets, and keep commercial secrets and personal privacy learned during the performance of duties;
(6) Accept legal supervision and public supervision in accordance with the law;
(7 ) Interpret the law by handling cases according to law, enhance the concept of the rule of law, and promote the construction of a rule of law society;
(8) Other obligations stipulated by law.
Two. What are the basic duties of a judge?
The basic duties of a judge include:
1. In a trial, the basic duty of a judge is to first ascertain the facts of the case. Judicially it is called factual trial, and its basic principle is to Based on facts;
2. The basic duty of a judge is to correctly apply the law. In judicial terms, it is called legal trial, and its basic principle is to take the law as the criterion;
3. The judge must make reasonable judgments based on the facts of the case and the corresponding legal norms. Once the applicable law is chosen, the extent of application must be appropriate.