Wetangula, CJ Koome Exchange Words Over Courts-Parliament Relationship
The National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula, has voiced worry over the growing number of conservatory orders issued by judicial officers against the National Assembly.
Wetangula claimed that the frequent conservatory orders hampered the execution of Parliament’s legislative duty.
On Friday, August 22, the Speaker spoke at the National Assembly and Judiciary leadership’s inaugural joint forum.
In his speech, the Speaker attempted to explain why bills and acts of Parliament were frequently found unconstitutional by the courts.
Nonetheless, Wetangula emphasized the National Assembly’s commitment to increasing resources for the Judiciary so that it can effectively carry out its job.
Wetangula advocated for positive interactions between the two institutions in order to improve social transformation through institutional cooperation.
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Chief Justice Martha Koome, who attended the same gathering, addressed Wetangula’s concerns.
Koome emphasized that a shady relationship between the two institutions could damage public trust.
According to Koome, while institutional independence permitted the two institutions to interact, decisional independence was too vital to be compromised.
“We are leaders entrusted with constitutional mandates to serve the public, and the public alone,” Koome said.
“The Constitution reminds us that this mandate comes directly from the people, to be exercised in good faith and with integrity.”
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“The Judiciary has consistently exercised restraint in intervening in ongoing parliamentary processes, while affirming that judicial review remains essential to ensure that such processes align with the Constitution,” she added.
Nonetheless, during the discussion, the two branches of government reached an agreement on key matters, including the protection of constitutionalism and the enforcement of responsibility.
The National Assembly and the Judiciary reiterated their commitment to upholding the principle of separation of powers while encouraging constructive interdependence.
They agreed to establish a collaborative and consultative forum to sustain engagement on matters of national interest, grounded in mutual respect and the public good.
Wetangula, CJ Koome Exchange Words Over Courts-Parliament Relationship
