Canon 5 declares that all are equal before the courts as far as treatment is concerned. Judges consequently are required to make themselves aware of the different facets of society. Race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and so on shall be taken into consideration. Consequently, a judge can't say or do anything that shows bias to any person or group on irrelevant grounds while in the performance of his official duties. A judge will therefore discharge his duties while giving appropriate consideration to all people he encounters when doing his job (sec. 1-3.)
Court staff and other persons under the judge's influence and control are prohibited from differentiating between parties to a suit on any irrelevant ground. Lawyers are likewise prohibited by word or deed to show bias on irrelevant grounds in court proceedings; relevant grounds, therefore are the exception. The judge is charged with enforcing such conduct in court (sec. 4-5.)
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