JSC frustrates Dingake�s appointment to Lesotho Court

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has reportedly frustrated the appointment of Justice Key Dingake to the bench of the Supreme Court of Lesotho.

Mmegi is informed that the Lesotho Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had approached the Botswana JSC about the appointment of Dingake to be the judge of the Supreme Court of Lesotho, but the local body was not supportive.

“The Botswana JSC sat on May 8, 2015 to consider the appointment. They blocked the appointment saying that they do not have jurisdiction to appoint or post judges outside their jurisdiction,” said a highly placed source.

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JSC frustrates Dingake�s appointment to Lesotho Court

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has reportedly frustrated the appointment of Justice Key Dingake to the bench of the Supreme Court of Lesotho.

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