Tafa Throws Kirby A Sucker Punch

Recently, Kirby refused to hear application by the lawyers representing President Ian Khama and others following Justice Tafa’s judgement invalidating the appointments of six CoA judges. In a statement, Kirby said it will not be practical “for the present application session to proceed today”.  He also ordered that the appointment of CoA judges on more than one three-year contracts, as has been the practice for many years, is unconstitutional.

Tafa said that the appointment of the Justices of Appeal other than the Judge President is unconstitutional. In the statement, Kirby disclosed that the Attorney General (AG) was studying the judgement, and will advise if an appeal is to be lodged, and a stay of the operation of the orders sought, so that clarity could be obtained.