THE Institute of Law, Policy Research and Human Rights Limited has petitioned the Constitutional Court to compel the Judicial Service Commission to immediately process the appointment of Judges in the superior courts.In its petition, the institute is seeking an order that the inability or failure by the JSC to identify and recommend those who are qualified to be appointed as Judges of the Supreme, ConCourt, Court of Appeal and High Court is unconstitutional , thus unlawful.The petition is seeking an order of mandamus compelling the JSC to immediately identify and recommend those who are qualified to the said superior courts to fill all vacancies in order to comply with the Republican constitution (amendment) Act no.2 of 2016 and the superior courts (number of Judges) Act no.9 of 2016.Attorney General Kabesha Mulilo has been cited as the respondent in the matter. The institute stated that whereas the stipulated maximum number of Supreme Court and ConCourt is […]
STATE PETITIONED TO APPOINT MORE JUDGES
