Judicial Service Commission members pledge independence and professionalism

Members of the Judicial Service Commission have pledged to discharge their duties professionally and independently to ensure effective regulation and administration of the Judicial Service.

The pledge follows the swearing-in of 10 commissioners at Chichiri Court House in Blantyre on Friday in a ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda.

The commissioners, appointed by President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in May this year, are Justice Dorothy Nyakaaunda Kamanga, Dick Sankhulani, Arthur Chibwana, Solicitor General Gertrude Hiwa, Shabir Latif SC, Chikosa Banda, Ellen Chapita Banda, Edith Wakondiye Chikagwa, Dr Rabiya Hanif and Victor Mhango.

Speaking after the ceremony, Chief Justice Mzikamanda urged the commissioners to perform their responsibilities professionally and protect the commission’s independence from interference.

He stressed that the commissioners must uphold the standards expected of them as they carry out their mandate of overseeing the regulation and administration of the Judicial Service.

One of the commissioners, Victor Mhango, pledged to work diligently with his fellow members to ensure they fulfil their responsibilities professionally.

Mhango said the commissioners would work together to serve the Judicial Service Commission and discharge their duties effectively.

The Judicial Service Commission is responsible for overseeing the regulation and administration of the Judicial Service, making its independence and professionalism important to the effective functioning of the institution.