Which category is NOT prohibited for discrimination by a judge?

Judges are bound to uphold the principles of fairness, impartiality, and equality under the law. The categories listed, such as sexual orientation, age, and religion, are explicitly recognized as areas where discrimination is prohibited in many jurisdictions. Legal ethics often reflect societal values, and these categories have seen significant advocacy and legal protections extending against discrimination.

Budgetary status, however, does not typically fall under the same protected categories. The legal framework governing judicial conduct and anti-discrimination usually focuses on characteristics that have historically been subject to systemic discrimination or bias. While judges are expected to be fair and avoid bias based on a person's economic standing, it is not classified in the same way as the other categories. Therefore, discrimination based on budgetary status does not have the same established legal prohibitions in the context of judicial conduct.