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The Magistrates Court Surveys: Our Findings

Posted: 25th January 2024
By: JudgesMatter
Category: Magistrates / Opinions / State of the Judiciary
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Given the importance of the magistracy in providing access to justice, it is imperative that we understand their perception of their role, and the challenges they are experiencing.

A bridge too far

Magistrate Conjwa was unwise in putting her name forward for consideration at the JSC in October. She had been castigated by the commission in a previous interview for having had a judgment outstanding for 14 months. She came back to the JSC for a second bite at the cherry, but unbelievably enough with another judgment […]

Fit and Proper in the Courts?

At Judges Matter we often focus on the High Court, and the appointment of judges. However, for most people magistrates in Regional and District Courts are how they experience justice. Regional Courts deal with prison sentences of up to life in prison in relation to all offences except treason. A District Magistrates’ Court deals with […]

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The Magistrates Court Surveys: Our Findings

A bridge too far

Fit and Proper in the Courts?