Botswana Advised To Back Down On New Public Service Bill
Monday, October 31, 2016
The Monitor is in possession of a letter from the PSI, the international trade union federation representing public sector workers in 153 countrties, with more than 20 million members around the world.
In their letter addressed to Botswana President Ian Khama, the PSI noted that government of Botswana had signed the new Trade and Dispute Act, to replace the Trade and Disputes Act of 2003.
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...