On Monday morning, still on leave, I sent a written disclosure to the court administrator.

I identified my personal involvement and confirmed that I would take no judicial part in any related matter.

Any proceeding connected with the incident would need assignment through an independent process.

I requested that relevant professional contacts be documented and that personal evidence be handled through the investigation rather than my chambers.

The administrator confirmed the arrangements in writing.

I did not return to court three days after surgery to demonstrate that I was stronger than my family.

I remained a recovering patient and a new mother.