Notes: Note 11(i): If it is necessary to comment on a judgment, the head of court must deal with the matter in order to protect the judiciary as a whole. If the head of court does not deal with the matter, the judge concerned may, under special circumstances, issue a statement in a reasoned and dignified manner, preferably in open court or through the registrar, to clarify the issue. These provisions do not prohibit academic debate of the legal issues that arose in a case. Note 11(ii): Private consultations and debates between judges are necessary for the judiciary to perform its functions. However, these occasions may not be used to influence a judge as to how a particular case should be decided. Note 11(iii): Personal criticism must be avoided unless it is necessary during the course of appeal proceedings. Note 11(iv): Courtesy and collegiality towards colleagues are indispensable attributes of a judge.