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Contrary to President Ian Khama’s assertion that his decision to suspend the four judges is not reviewable, the judges argue that there is a case law that supports the proposition that such decisions are reviewable.

The judges also say it is incorrect that the applicants have not demonstrated that a review of the President’s decision to suspend has sound prospects of success. “In this case, the decision to suspend and the decision to establish the tribunal were unlawful and unconstitutional. There are strong prospects that the President’s decisions will be set aside on the ground that they are unlawful and irrational,” wrote Justice Key Dingake in his replying affidavit.

The quartet: Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang, contend that Khama has exercised his discretion to suspend them in terms of Section 97 of the Constitution in a manner that is proper and lawful.

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