PRESS RELEASE BY JUSTICES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

Justices of the Constitutional Court and Judges Jafta and Kroon who laid the complaint concerning the conduct of Judge President Hlophe, have received the decision of the Judicial Services Commission and note the contents of the majority and minority decisions (see here).

The Commission is the body mandated by the Constitution to deal with complaints relating to judicial conduct.  The Justices have no comments regarding the decision of the Commission.

They wish to reaffirm their commitment to continue to uphold the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and, to the best of their ability, to adjudicate all matters before them in accordance with their oath or solemn affirmation to administer justice to all people alike, without fear, favour or prejudice, guided only by the Constitution and the law.

Statement issued by the Constitutional Court, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, September 1 2009

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