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Mnangagwa initiates Tribunal to probe Justice Never Katiyo
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially begun the process of establishing a tribunal to investigate the possible removal from office of High Court Judge Justice Never Katiyo, following a recommendation from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza confirmed the development, saying all preliminary legal steps have been completed in accordance with Section 187 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which governs the procedure for the removal of judges.
"Following a recommendation from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in terms of Section 187 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, the President has initiated the process to establish a Tribunal to inquire into the question of the removal from office of High Court Judge, Honourable Justice Never Katiyo," said Mrs Mabiza.
She added that preparations for the composition of the tribunal were already underway.
A statement from the Attorney-General's Office further elaborated that the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has been formally approached to submit a list of legal practitioners, from which one will be selected to serve on the tribunal.
"The Attorney-General has confirmed that all preliminary procedures have been undertaken, including a formal request to the Law Society of Zimbabwe to furnish a list of legal practitioners, one of whom will be appointed to serve on the Tribunal in accordance with the law," the statement read.
The establishment of the tribunal marks the start of a constitutionally mandated process that could lead to the suspension or removal of Justice Katiyo if he is found guilty of misconduct, inability to perform judicial functions, or gross incompetence.
The tribunal's findings will be submitted to the President, who will then make a final determination on the judge's future in line with constitutional provisions.
Justice Katiyo's case adds to a growing list of judicial disciplinary inquiries in recent years, as authorities move to strengthen accountability and integrity within the judiciary.
Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza confirmed the development, saying all preliminary legal steps have been completed in accordance with Section 187 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, which governs the procedure for the removal of judges.
"Following a recommendation from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in terms of Section 187 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, His Excellency, the President has initiated the process to establish a Tribunal to inquire into the question of the removal from office of High Court Judge, Honourable Justice Never Katiyo," said Mrs Mabiza.
She added that preparations for the composition of the tribunal were already underway.
"The Attorney-General has confirmed that all preliminary procedures have been undertaken, including a formal request to the Law Society of Zimbabwe to furnish a list of legal practitioners, one of whom will be appointed to serve on the Tribunal in accordance with the law," the statement read.
The establishment of the tribunal marks the start of a constitutionally mandated process that could lead to the suspension or removal of Justice Katiyo if he is found guilty of misconduct, inability to perform judicial functions, or gross incompetence.
The tribunal's findings will be submitted to the President, who will then make a final determination on the judge's future in line with constitutional provisions.
Justice Katiyo's case adds to a growing list of judicial disciplinary inquiries in recent years, as authorities move to strengthen accountability and integrity within the judiciary.
Source - The Herald
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