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Judge let off the hook despite conflict of interest

The Judicial Conduct Committee says the law needs reforming

The Judicial Conduct Committee has set aside a finding of misconduct against a judge but says the law that compelled them to do so must be changed. Illustration: Lisa Nelson

A judicial panel has set aside a misconduct finding against Judge Selemeng Mokose for not recusing herself from a case in which she had a conflict of interest.
The law says a judge’s breach of the judicial code is misconduct only if it is wilful or grossly negligent.
The panel criticised the law, saying it lets judges break the code with impunity, and called on the Chief Justice and the justice minister to address it.

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