BOSETU scolds gov’t over constitutional review
Friday, August 25, 2023 | 140 Views |
The union also said the government's posture suggests that little is being done to act on the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Commission. The country is currently in the process of amending its Constitution.
It is anticipated that the refined Constitution will feature key elements contained in the findings of the Constitutional Review Commission. The commission was appointed by President Mokgweetsi Masisi to tour the country soliciting views that will be incorporated into the new constitution. However, since the committee completed its task of collecting views from Batswana, nothing much has been said.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...