Reinstatement of suspended High Court judges and recall of the tribunal
Friday, March 31, 2017
He stated then that this was necessary for the good of the integrity and credibility of the Judiciary and ultimately for Botswana. He poignantly pointed out that if that were to happen, there would be no and the undeniable winner would be the Judiciary, litigants and Botswana.
The Law Society of Botswana has noted the events of the 28th March 2017 with disbelief, disappointment and a deep sense of foreboding. The announcement that settlement had been reached was initially received with excitement.
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...