Law Society supports Motshwarakgole suit against appeal judges

Thursday, September 17, 2015

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has resolved to join proceedings in which the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union (NALCGPWU) has taken President Ian Khama to court, challenging the appointment of the seven Court of Appeal judges.

In a notice to members dated September 16, 2015, the LSB chairperson Lawrence Lecha said members expressed the view that the LSB should consider joining in the litigation.

“Council advised that it had previously taken a position that the appointment of judges of the Court of Appeal on renewable three-year contract terms was unconstitutional.

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Law Society supports Motshwarakgole suit against appeal judges

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) has resolved to join proceedings in which the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union (NALCGPWU) has taken President Ian Khama to court, challenging the appointment of the seven Court of Appeal judges.

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