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They are actually trying to find a judge now who does NOT have any experience in this field, since this judge won't be handling the case itself, but merely the question of biasedness.

Of course it should be fair to say that judges and other officers of the court (I.e. lawyers) should be banned from joining any professional bodies or political parties.

So lawyers and judges should not be allowed to get together with other lawyers and judges to talk about the latest developments in their field? Isolation from your peers is harmful to both your professional development and by extension the development of the field, no matter what the area.

As soon as it causes conflicts with their work as judges - YES, but in general, NO.

If I would apply such a requirement to Germany, there would be almost no politicians left: Most of the members of our parliament and many ministers are lawyers (and most of these even work as lawyers in parallel to their work as politicians). But hey, maybe it would be better for our country if "ordinary" people would rule it, instead of ... greedy persons with no relationship towards honesty and counscious (and even the law).

To get back on topic: A judge with no involvement into copyright topics could be a good solution, because there can't be conflicts from his ruling to, maybe, his "job next to this one". He would be able to make statements out of an educated standpoint and a healthy thinking, instead of fearing how his ruling could have a negative effect on his fellow's business or organisation.

A judge with experience in copyright topics could do so, too, as long, as I said, there's no interference with other interests he may stand for.

This is what I said in response to the original article/post.

If you are in the business of law, you join groups that have something to do with your specific interests. It's just what is done.