By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says the conferment of Senior Counsel (SC) upon eight Justices of Appeal is not a political appointment, and he would never entertain the practice of giving positions as political favors.
Chakwera made these remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Friday when he conferred the SC title upon the eight Justices of Appeal.
“I must therefore make it clear that any past practices that gave the title Senior Counsel as a political favor end with me.
“This is not a political appointment but a fulfillment of what the law requires of the Honors Committee when it comes to those who have, by their accomplishments and credentials in the legal profession, distinguished themselves as being worthy of this designation,” he said.
The president emphasized that all processes for their recognition were done with transparency and accountability, based on the accomplishments and achievements they have made in the legal system.
He also commended the awardees for meeting the standards required by law and urged them to never abuse their position and preserve the integrity associated with the title by being impartial and objective, as they have already shown.
On his part,Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo highlighted how crucial this development is in recognizing the efforts, integrity, and abilities of the conferred Justices of Appeal in the legal affairs of the country.
Justice Potani SC said this is a motivation to continue serving Malawians and providing the much-needed justice to all.
The eight esteemed Justices are:
1. Justice Healey Potani
2. Justice John Nelson Katsala
3. Justice Ivy Chatha Kamanga
4. Justice Mankhambira Charles Ching’anyi Mkandawire
5. Justice Dingiswayo Madise
6. Justice Dorothy nya Kaunda Kamanga
7. Justice Silvester Augustino Kalembera
8. Justice Rowland Mbvundula
The SC title is given to a senior lawyer in countries formerly part of the British Empire.
The honor of SC is conferred by the President on the recommendation of the Honors Committee under Section 52 of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act of 2018.
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