CHIEF Justice DR Mumba Malila has urged Magistrates to avoid being corrupt when adjudicating matters. And Dr Malila has asked adjudicators to avoid the temptation that comes with holding a judicial office, stating that they should remain independent and professional. Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of three Chief Resident Magistrates yesterday, Dr Malila said adjudicators should avoid being corrupt, adding that they must always recuse themselves when handling matters where parties were their relatives or friends. “In short, I am saying avoid being corrupt and corruption in my view comes in different forms. It will take the form of nepotism. Remember to always stick to your ethics. If it means a relative, it means a friend appearing before you,...
