The Constitutional Role of Judicial Service Commission in Protecting Independence of the Judiciary

Alexander Martin Saba

doi:10.5771/2363-6262-2019-1-105

Contents
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- 1–2 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–2
- 3–3 Foreword Karima Ameziane, Hartmut Hamann, Arne Wulff Karima Ameziane, Hartmut Hamann, Arne Wulff 3–3
- 4–12 Civil Judge In Tanzania: Remuneration System And Promotion Possibilities – How To Reward Efficient And Independent Decisions Elizabeth Swai, Magdalena Sylister Elizabeth Swai, Magdalena Sylister 4–12
- 13–29 Civil Judge in Uganda: Remuneration Systems and Promotion Possibilities. How to Reward Efficient and Independent Decisions Asiimwe Jackline-Bainipai Asiimwe Jackline-Bainipai 13–29
- 30–42 Civil court staff in Kenya: working conditions and legal training for an effective procedure George Kashindi, Hannah Wamuyu George Kashindi, Hannah Wamuyu 30–42
- 43–49 Rule Of Law In Africa: The Role Of The Media In Civil Roceedings In Kenya. Naomi Gichuki Naomi Gichuki 43–49
- 50–70 Role of the public and the media in civil court proceedings in DR Congo Guy-Prosper Djuma Bilali Lokema Guy-Prosper Djuma Bilali Lokema 50–70
- 71–82 The legal system of tax income and tariff revenue in the natural resources and mining sector of Uganda: obstacles and challenges in collecting taxes, duties, parliamentary and judicial control Gloria Kembabazi, John Osapiri Gloria Kembabazi, John Osapiri 71–82
- 83–89 Public Procurement In Infrastructure Projects In Dr Congo: Legal Control Of Relevant Ministries Bienvenu Mbom Kitoko Bienvenu Mbom Kitoko 83–89
- 90–104 Public procurements in roads infrastructure in DRC: legal and parliamentary control of Chinese contracts Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe 90–104
- 105–113 The Constitutional Role of Judicial Service Commission in Protecting Independence of the Judiciary Alexander Martin Saba Alexander Martin Saba 105–113
- 114–130 Perspectives sur l’indépendance de la justice arbitrale en Afrique subsaharienne. Les influences croisées entre la Cour Commune de Justice et d’Arbitrage (CCJA) et l’East African Community’s Court of Justice (EACJ). Christian Bahati Bahalaokwibuye Christian Bahati Bahalaokwibuye 114–130
- 131–131 Impressum 131–131
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The Constitutional Role of Judicial Service Commission in Protecting Independence of the Judiciary

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Alexander Martin Saba

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2019-1-105
- ISSN online: 2363-6262
Abstract

The judiciary is constitutionally vested with power to dispense justice to the citizens without fear, favor, ill-will or affection. This sacred function can only be effectively discharge if the judiciary exercises independence without any iota of interference from any person, body or organ. If that is the case it calls for the judiciary to defend its independence whenever interference is done or is likely to be done to it. This role, at any rate, is not intended to be discharged by individual judges. The appropriate organ to discharge this function is the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) which is mandated to ensure self-regulation of the judiciary. Judiciary is therefore expected to be at the frontline to always defend and promote the independence of the judiciary. This article, therefore, seeks to unveil whether or not the JSC of Tanzania is capable of protecting independence of our judiciary to enable the judges to perform their duty without reprisals or intimidations from any quarter. The author is of the view that a lot has to be done in terms of structure and mandates to realize rebirth of vibrant and independent JSC.
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