SHOULD JUDGES BE EDUCATED ABOUT IMPLICIT BIAS?
By: Aisyah Kahar
Implicit biases are pervasive and can affect anyone, regardless of their background or experiences. They are formed through societal and cultural influences, including media representations, personal interactions, and broader societal norms. Because these biases are deeply ingrained and operate subconsciously, they can be challenging to recognise and address without targeted training and education. This paper will argue about how important implicit bias education is for the judge. Section II talks about fairness in judicial decisions regarding implicit bias. Section III talks about enhancing public trust by minimizing bias. Section IV writes about the importance of eliminating implicit bias to create an inclusive judicial environment. Section V discusses improving judicial efficiency with the implicit bias training for the judge. Section VI discusses about aligning with other countries. Finally, I will conclude that implicit bias must be taught in Judge’s training cause it is very vital for justice.