Magistrates take Justice Ministry to court over salary benefits

Staff Reporter

THE Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia has said that the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations overstepped his powers and acted in an overriding manner when he implemented a decision in relation to the salaries and employment conditions of magistrates.

In a founding affidavit, Victor Nyazo, the president of the association, challenged the constitutionality of provisions of the Act which confer decisive powers on members of the Executive over matters constitutionally entrusted to the Magistrates Commission.