The six steps parliament needs to take towards impeaching judges Hlophe and Motata
‘It will be for the first time since 1910,’ said justice portfolio committee chair Bulelani Magwanishe
20 September 2023 - 21:07
The constitution draws a clear distinction between the role of parliament and the role of the Judicial Service Commission when it comes to removing a judge, with parliament’s decision being a political one, said legal advice to parliament’s portfolio committee on Wednesday...
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