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    "content": "The LSK is normally asked to recommend names of persons who are fit for appointment. However, when the names are submitted, appointments are made excluding all the names forwarded by the LSK. What that means is that appointments are made in total disregard of professional opinion on candidates. The result is that when appointments are made – this includes the latest appointments that were made a few weeks ago – we have persons going to the High Court as Judges, who have irregularities against their names being handled from either the private sector or as advocates. Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, that situation can only be avoided if the process of appointment is streamlined. It is important that His Excellency takes note of the fact that the Judicial Service Bill that is pending in the Office of the Chief Justice should be brought to Parliament. It was drafted. Ms. Karua, who was the relevant parent Minister then, looked at it and it was referred back to the Chief Justice. That is the only thing that would open up appointment of judges in this country. So, it is important that, that Bill is brought to the relevant Departmental Committee of this House and is tabled in this House, as a matter of urgency. There are very many hardworking, honest, dedicated and competent chief magistrates in the Judiciary, but they have always been left out when appointments to the High Court are made because they are not politically-correct.They do not know the people to talk to, be it the Chief Justice or His Excellency the President and because of that, we leave out very good brains of men and women who could be useful in the Judiciary."
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