JUDICARY OP-ED: Victory for the rule of law — JSC settlement forces transparency in judicial appointments
Following legal action by Freedom Under Law, the JSC has agreed to public consultation on its appointment criteria, strengthening transparency and public trust in South Africa’s judiciary.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has agreed to public consultation on its appointment criteria, a victory for the rule of law following a legal action by Freedom Under Law. The JSC is responsible for selecting judges for appointment to superior courts below the Constitutional Court, and plays a crucial role in the selection of Constitutional Court judges.
The settlement of this legal action is important for constitutional democracy and the rule of law in South Africa, as it ensures transparency and public trust in the judiciary.
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