FEBRUARY 26 — The Federal Court has held that judges are not immune from criminal investigation or prosecution but there are protocols involved.
The Federal Court has held that judges are not immune from criminal investigation or prosecution but there are protocols involved. — Reuters file pic The scheme of the Federal Constitution requires that when investigating a criminal complaint, the relevant criminal investigative body must first consult the Chief Justice before commencing any investigations into a judge of the superior court.
For example, the word “consent” is used in Article 159 of the Constitution which states that the amendments to certain provisions of the Constitution cannot be passed by Parliament without the “consent” of the Conference of Rulers. , there is nothing to fear that consulting the Chief Justice will stymy criminal investigation into the judge.