Judicial independence · JASA PUBLICATION
Where are magistrates in this debate?
Why the fight for independence must include magistrates
16 May 2026 · Original JASA publication
This article places South Africa’s magistrates within the wider debate on judicial independence and considers why reform must include the lower courts.
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Originally published on Judicial Alliance’s articles page. This page provides a short introduction; the PDF contains the complete original text.