Judge Johann Kriegler (speaking in his personal capacity) delivered an address on judicial independence and transformation to the Wits Law School. He cautioned against sacrificing judicial independence on the altar of transformation, and noted that tension between the judiciary and the executive or legislature was inherent in a system of separation of powers. He stressed …
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On 12 August 2009 board member Kgomotso Moroka SC represented FUL in the Constitutional Court at the hearing of proceedings regarding the extension of the operation of the constitutionally invalid (South African) State Liability Act. FUL’s position is that the application to extend the Act’s operation should be dismissed. http://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZACC/2009/29.html
The North Gauteng High Court granted an interim interdict in favour of Mr Pikoli. FUL intervened as an amicus in the matter. The decision is widely considered as a victory for the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and the autonomy of the prosecuting authority. The application for the main relief is expected …
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FUL participated as amicus curiae in interim proceedings before the North Gauteng High Court between the former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Vusumzi Patrick Pikoli, and the President of the Republic of South Africa. Mr Pikoli launched an urgent application for an interim interdict to restrain the President from making a permanent appointment of a …
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Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza SC has been appointed to South Africa’s Judicial Service Commission. Beatrice Mtetwa is the 2009 recipient of the Sydney and Felicia Kentridge Award for Service to Law in Southern Africa.
