2015 bad year for justice in Botswana � Lecha
Friday, February 05, 2016
The Mandate of the LSB
It always makes good sense when one speaks on the state of law and the judiciary to first deal with the mandate of the Law Society. This sets the tone and ensures that all misconceptions that prevail or may arise are adequately addressed upfront.
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...