Chamber of Advocates president Reuben Balzan will urge the members of the judiciary to embrace accountability when he addresses them this morning at the opening of the Forensic Year.
His will be one of two speeches delivered during the traditional sitting that inaugurates the court’s year. The other speech will be delivered by the Chief Justice.
The forensic year opens in the shadows of the Government’s drive to reform the justice system.
This seeks to cut court delays and change outdated structures but an important element is the introduction of disciplinary measures for magistrates and judges who err.
The Chamber of Advocates has proposed strengthening the Commission for the Administration of Justice to give it the necessary clout when exercising discipline.
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