Suspended Judges return to work
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
A decision was reached that the Judges return to work in the near future or “when Acting Judges wind up”, a source who described the decision as “an out-of-Court” settlement said.
“Whilst the terms of the out-of-court settlement are not clear, it is understood that the quartet made some concessions to appease the authorities, but categorically refused to pledge any loyalty to the Executive.”
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...