EDITORIAL
The Namibian justice system has been thrown into the spotlight in recent years because of the number of high-profile cases that keep emerging.
In fact, the controversial Kora case - which prompted the judiciary to consider several reforms around court secrecy - is back in court next week.
From the onset, the Kora case seemed like a straightforward one, but it has since been drawn out, mainly due to its political ramifications and the personalities involved.
The Fishrot case is another high-profile matter that continues to test the resolve of our justice system. Members of the public are keenly waiting to see how cases of such nature will play out, a situation which could make or break the public’s trust in the country’s judicial system.
The issue of judicial independence will be observed with an eagle eye, especially because the public has over the years felt that the justice system is lenient towards the wealthy and the politically-connected.
Those tasked to spearhead our justice system have the unenviable task of balancing public expectation and applying the law without prejudice.
Despite the pressure, it is our hope that the moral force in these proceedings is upheld.
As a nation, we must ensure that the judiciary is temper-proof as well as prevent political and economic hyenas from preying on a system that plays such a key role in upholding our democracy.
In fact, the controversial Kora case - which prompted the judiciary to consider several reforms around court secrecy - is back in court next week.
From the onset, the Kora case seemed like a straightforward one, but it has since been drawn out, mainly due to its political ramifications and the personalities involved.
The Fishrot case is another high-profile matter that continues to test the resolve of our justice system. Members of the public are keenly waiting to see how cases of such nature will play out, a situation which could make or break the public’s trust in the country’s judicial system.
The issue of judicial independence will be observed with an eagle eye, especially because the public has over the years felt that the justice system is lenient towards the wealthy and the politically-connected.
Those tasked to spearhead our justice system have the unenviable task of balancing public expectation and applying the law without prejudice.
Despite the pressure, it is our hope that the moral force in these proceedings is upheld.
As a nation, we must ensure that the judiciary is temper-proof as well as prevent political and economic hyenas from preying on a system that plays such a key role in upholding our democracy.
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