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2024年11月14日 · The judicial system in Eswatini implements specific measures to protect judges from external pressures, therefore reinforcing the importance of an independent judiciary. One key measure is the constitutional protection afforded to judges, which establishes their tenure and security in appointment.

The High Court presides over cases of original jurisdiction as a court of first instance, reviews decisions of lower courts or tribunals, and hears appeals from lower courts. It is duly constituted by a single Judge of the High Court or a full bench of three Justices of the Superior Courts.

The judges of the superior courts (Supreme and High Courts) and the specialist tribunals are appointed by the King on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission (“JSC”) and Magistrates are appointed by the JSC.

The Judicial Sector has the primary mandate to administer justice. It also has to interpret and to uphold the Constitution. Courts are often called the custodians of the Constitution because their rulings protect the rights and civil liberties of the citizens as guaranteed by the constitution.

2024年11月14日 · The judicial procedures in Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, are an essential component of the nation’s legal system, designed to address disputes and administer justice. The initiation of cases typically begins with the filing of a complaint or charge in the appropriate court, depending on the nature and severity of the case.

Judicial independence is the ability of a judge to decide a matter without pressure, inducement, fear, or favour. It is also the ability of the Judiciary, as an institution, and courts

ESwatiniLII is a free access to law website by the Judiciary of eSwatini. eSwatiniLII exists to provide free access to the law for everyone, as a fundamental right of every citizen to know the law that governs them.

2022年10月14日 · MBABANE – His Majesty King Mswati III has appointed 11 judges for the various courts. Eight of the judges have been appointed on a permanent basis. Three of them were appointed as acting judges. The appointment of the judges was announced by the Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Chief Justice (CJ) Bheki Maphalala, yesterday.

2014年6月9日 · In 2005, the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, in relation to the law prior to the entry into force of the Constitution, had taken the view that vesting judicial power in the King, ousting the jurisdiction of the courts on certain matters and allowing the Head of State to dismiss judges was in violation of the right to fair ...