Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No. 90 of 1993)

Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994

Chapter II : Regulations Regarding Magistrates

Part IX : Complaints and Grievances of Magistrate

32. Decision of Commission in respect of complaints and grievances
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(1)After completion of the investigation with regard to the complaint or grievance referred to in regulation 31 of the Commission shall—
(a)take such steps as it may deem fit with regard to the complaint or grievance concerned; and
(b)in writing, inform the magistrate concerned, accordingly.

 

(2)If the magistrate concerned is not satisfied with the steps referred to in subregulation (1)(a), he may within 10 working days after receipt of the notice referred to in subregulation (1)(b), in writing, submit to the Commission the reasons for his dissatisfaction, together with copies of the relevant documentation regarding his complaint or grievance, with the request that it must be submitted to the Minister.

 

(3)The Commission then forwards the relevant documents to the Minister.