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"content": "I wish to tell the Minister that the recruitment of judges must be transparent and competitive, but what are we talking about? A judge is man or woman of honour. Big corporations all over the world do not advertise the position of a managing director. They have a panel which goes head hunting. Similarly, we must be careful with our Judiciary, so that we do not embarrass or slight the same judges whom we expect to act with honour when they sit in their positions. It is my considered opinion that advertising in the local dailies for a judge is not good. I do not support it because this is somebody who went to a university, and who has been in the legal profession for 30 or 40 years. They will not apply for that job because honour does not allow them to do that. The person will also face a panel for fairly young people to be interviewed. I am sorry; that is my considered opinion. I am not sure if we are copying from other traditional democracies like Britain or the United States of America (USA) who advertise for the position of judges. I think we must be careful here. We are stretching things a bit too far. We are being a bit theoretical. Jobs are advertised for the lower ranks even in major corporations. I do not feel that somebody like a judge, who is going to act with honour and protect peopleâs lives through judgements, should be subjected to this kind of demeaning system in the name of being transparent and accountable. I request you, Mr. Minister, let us look at other democracies and see where we can improve."
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