Question NW1190 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
04 May 2023 - NW1190
Paulsen, Mr N M to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
Whether he has engaged with the (a) Chief Justice and (b) Acting President of the Land Claims Court (LCC) to understand the problems faced by the LCC which have led to its underperformance in relation to the manner in which it handles and disposes of cases before it; if not, why not; if so, what (i) are the main problems faced by the LCC and (ii) steps are being taken to ensure that the LCC handles its workload in an efficient manner?
Reply:
DRAFT REPLY
The question relates to the performance of judicial functions, which falls under the purview of the Judiciary and the Chief Justice. It is advised that information relating to the performance of judicial functions, be directed to the Chief Justice.