Justice Symposium Series

Delivery of Justice: Independence and Accountability of the Judiciary

This report sets out the comprehensive roundtable discussion on the accountability and independence of the judiciary. It questions just how independent the judiciary currently is, notwithstanding its role in the dismantling of state capture. The report explores the effectiveness and efficiency of the Judicial Service Commission in its appointment of judges, as well as its disciplinary function.

Delivery of Justice: Independence and Accountability

This report focuses on the roundtable discussion hosted on the improvement of the independence and accountability of the criminal justice system. It highlights the gaps in the law regarding the appointment and removal procedures for the heads of 8 criminal justice system institutions, and suggests solutions.

Delivery of justice: Building a house of justice in Africa

This Report provides an overview of the issues that were raised in three distinct areas of South Africa’s justice system (civil litigation, criminal law, and constitutional law) and places them against the backdrop of the growing tension between the executive and judicial branches of government.

Delivering Justice: Symposium Series - Part Three: Constitutional Jurisprudence

This is the third in a series of three symposia on practical aspects of the justice system in South Africa. This symposium examines the appointment process of judges and seeks to understand the accountability of judges. It features: Sir Jeffrey Jowell QC, Judge Pius Langa, and Ms Carmel Rickard.

Delivering Justice: Symposium Series - Part Two: Criminal Justice

This is the second in a series of three symposia on practical aspects of the justice system in South Africa. This symposium seeks to explore and inform discussions around the enhancement of criminal justice in South Africa. It features: Adv Menzi Simelane, Judge Azhar Cachalia, Judge Thami Makhanya, and Prof Stephen Tuson.

Delivering Justice: Symposium Series - Part One: Civil Justice

This is the first in a series of three symposia on practical aspects of the justice system in South Africa. This symposium focuses on the delivery of justice in the civil litigation system. It features: Judge Murray Kellam, Prof Laurence Boulle, Adv Nazeer Cassim, Prof Cathi Albertyn, and Judge Dennis Davis.