CHIEF Justice Dr Mumba Malila says when judges are attacked in the media or on political platforms over court decisions, they do not respond, adding that their silence is deliberate and not a sign of weakness, as one does not win by arguing with noise. And Dr Malila has warned that failure to uphold judicial independence undermines the rule of law, weakens democracy and gives rise to impunity and authoritarianism. The Chief Justice has further noted that some critics take pleasure in repeatedly ridiculing judges on social media and issuing directives without regard for what they can or cannot lawfully do. He adds that it is lamentable that judges must remain polite to such critics in a world where “not...
