Law Society joins judges against Khama

Friday, February 05, 2016

Khama and Dibotelo at the former inauguration

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has approached the courts, seeking leave to join a review application filed by four suspended judges as amicus curiae (friend of the court).

A bench of three judges led by Justice Sigh Walia has been appointed to review an application filed by the four suspended judges, who want the court to interdict the sitting of the tribunal and set aside suspension by President Ian Khama.

Last year, Khama suspended judges Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang for alleged misconduct against the Chief Justice, Maruping Dibotelo.

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Law Society joins judges against Khama

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has approached the courts, seeking leave to join a review application filed by four suspended judges as amicus curiae (friend of the court).

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