Judicial Service Commission faces pressure to reform conduct rules
What happened
The Judicial Service Commission is facing pressure to reform its internal rules. These reforms would allow the JSC to request that institutions such as Parliament, a legal professional body, or the President recall or discipline any commissioner who breaches standards of conduct. The JSC recently interviewed candidates for 22 vacancies across 11 courts.
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Why it matters
The pressure relates to the ongoing judicial reforms aimed at reducing case pendency. Changes to the JSC's rules could alter how judicial conduct is regulated and how appointments are managed within the judiciary.
Judicial reforms are underway with the goal of reducing the existing case pendency.
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Who's involved
- Judicial Service CommissionThe constitutional body responsible for handling complaints and administrative support for the judiciary.
- Cyril RamaphosaThe President who appoints members to the Judicial Service Commission.
- judiciaryThe system of courts that relies on the Judicial Service Commission for administrative support.
- Selby MbenengeA judge whose professional conduct is subject to formal regulatory authority by the Judicial Service Commission.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Judicial Service CommissionSpeculative
Changes to the JSC's internal rules might affect the administrative costs and operational funding of the Judicial Service Commission.
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- Government seeks input on judicial reform program.
The entities involved
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