About this publication
Presented at the Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association Conference in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on 4 September 2019 – Politicians and lawyers in conflict with the judiciary
Abstract
The existence of conflict is evidence of the need for an institution to adjudicate and address matters related to conflict. In this regard, the Judiciary is the institution which was designed to handle clashes within our society. Politicians many of whom become Parliamentarians often have a primary responsibility to make laws for the good governance of society. Lawyers who are officers of the court and trained professionals in the knowledge and practice of law have a responsibility to their clients and courts. While each has a role to play for an orderly society to thrive there are times when either or all have conflict which potentially give rise to constitutional crises and/or societal predicaments. Having an understanding of the role that each play is a significant component to ensuring that there is proper behaviour in the execution of duties of politicians, lawyers and the judiciary in our world of conflict.
Key words: Conflict; Judiciary; Politicians and Lawyers