Accountability system for magistrates gets the thumbs-up
Despite the flattering report, magistrates are guilty before proven innocent in the court of public opinion
29 October 2020 - 20:22
Since 2001, parliament has received 50 cases of potentially impeachable conduct by magistrates, and in 18 of these, magistrates were removed from office – a sign that accountability processes for magistrates are working, according to a report (https://www.magistratesmatter.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Magistrates-Conduct-Report-web-ready.pdf) released on Thursday...
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