Reading Room Document

Appointment of Judge Wilkey to the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal

The document is a memorandum discussing the appointment of Judge Wilkey to the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal. It concludes that there are no constitutional or statutory objections to his appointment, but the propriety of acceptance may depend on the Code of Judicial Conduct for United States Judges. The document also presents arguments for and against Judge Wilkey's appointment based on the Code. The questions presented for review include whether Judge Wilkey's appointment would violate the Canons of the Code of Judicial Conduct and the potential implications of the Judicial Councils Reform and Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980.

May 4, 1981