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RHODES UNIVERSITY PUBLIC LECTURE: Is the Judicial Service Commission “fit for purpose?” A Reflection over 15 years.

View Online The Judicial Service Commission (“JSC”) has two functions: It appoints judges and investigates complaints against them for misconduct. The JSC must protect the

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August 7, 2024

The Role of the Judiciary, the Media and Parliament in Slapping Back.

Inaugural lecture hosted by Freedom Under Law and the University of Stellenbosch Department of Journalism. Join us for this inaugural lecture emphasising the importance of

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July 5, 2023

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The state of the rule of law in SA: Freedom Under Law Chair, Justice Azhar Cachalia in discussion with Ann Bernstein of the Centre for Development Enterprise (CDE)

FUL, Judges Matter, Casac, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Defend our Democracy and Helen Suzman Foundation letter to the Speaker of Parliament re the composition of the JSC and former judge Hlophe’s nomination for that constitutional body.

Commissions, Corruption and State Capture: Charting the Way Forward for South Africa

Timeline of Judge Hlophe’s Removal

Timeline of Judge Motata’s Removal

JOINT SUBMISSION TO PARLIAMENT BY FREEDOM UNDER LAW AND THE AHMED KATHRADA FOUNDATION ON THE GENERAL INTELLIGENCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL (GILAB): DECEMBER 2023

Category: Events

RHODES UNIVERSITY PUBLIC LECTURE: Is the Judicial Service Commission “fit for purpose?” A Reflection over 15 years.

The Role of the Judiciary, the Media and Parliament in Slapping Back.

News

The state of the rule of law in SA: Freedom Under Law Chair, Justice Azhar Cachalia in discussion with Ann Bernstein of the Centre for Development Enterprise (CDE)

FUL, Judges Matter, Casac, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Defend our Democracy and Helen Suzman Foundation letter to the Speaker of Parliament re the composition of the JSC and former judge Hlophe’s nomination for that constitutional body.

Commissions, Corruption and State Capture: Charting the Way Forward for South Africa

Timeline of Judge Hlophe’s Removal

Timeline of Judge Motata’s Removal

JOINT SUBMISSION TO PARLIAMENT BY FREEDOM UNDER LAW AND THE AHMED KATHRADA FOUNDATION ON THE GENERAL INTELLIGENCE LAWS AMENDMENT BILL (GILAB): DECEMBER 2023

Top judicial posts in the offing as ‘reformed’ JSC prepares to interview candidates

Freedom Under Law report on Judicial Service Commission should be urgently considered

SUBMISSION: JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS OCTOBER 2023

Justice Johann Kriegler Retires as Chair of Freedom Under Law

Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (Slapps)

Freedom Under Law concerned by reported shortcomings in Constitutional Court record-keeping