MANY of us in adjudication experience health problems due to the high levels of stress and pressure associated with the job, says Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila. Justice Malila adds that heavy caseloads and the public reaction to their decisions causes serious stressors to some judges. And Justice Malila says there are personal costs associated with being a Judge. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Judiciary Clinic and Wellness Centre at the Supreme Court grounds, Friday, Justice Malila said many judges who entered judgeship start to experience health challenges. He said there was a growing recognition globally that the quality of adjudication was inseparable from the wellbeing of judges and court staff. “Many of our judges who enter judgeship...




