CONSTITUTIONAL LAWYER WARNS OF LITIGATION RISK OVER FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE BENEFITS BILL
By Nelson Zulu
Constitutional Lawyer Jonas Zimba says the tabling of the benefits of former Chief Justice Bill before the National Assembly is improper and could lead to litigation if it is rushed into law.
In an interview with Phoenix News, Mr. Zimba says most of the provisions contained in the bill are already provided for under existing laws governing the emoluments and conditions of service for Judges.
He has stated that the judiciary should be allowed to maintain its independence, warning that unnecessary interference by the executive could undermine public confidence in the justice system.
Mr. Zimba has also criticized what he termed misplaced national priorities, arguing that the country should focus on strengthening accountability systems rather than introducing legislation that duplicates existing legal provisions.
He is of the view that the bill should not proceed to the next stage in its current form.
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Be Objective bwana…The bill is just trying to rationalise/streamline the Emoluments of the Heads and deputies of each branch of Government.
Is it not unfair that certain branch heads and their deputies get certain perks and others dont?
If you have a point make your submission to the legislature instead of being a “vuvuzela” standing on an ant hill and pointing out the issue. They law is not “stoic” this is why it goes through various stages and is debated and can be amended. Threats is all you do instead of being proactive your just seek confrontation all the time…