No invite for rejected candidates in Judges� position
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Molale told Parliament this week that he was not aware of any invitation to the bench of candidates whose recommendations were rejected by President Ian Khama.
He explained that in the case of Omphemetse Motumise the recommendation followed an advert for the post of the judge, following retirement of Judge David Newman.
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...