Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

An independent leg of government in which judicial power is vested.

Hon. Mr Justice Sakoane Peter Sakoane is the current Chief Justice of Lesotho.

His Majesty the King acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister appoint Chief Justice (Section 120 of the Constitution, 1993).

A body and or institution of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate(s), or Judicial Commissioners Court, Court President in civil and criminal cases.

Complaint about the judge must be made in writing and be addressed to the Secretary of Judicial Service Commission.

Judicial Service Commission is the body that has the power to appoint Magistrates, Central Court and Central presidents (Section 132 and 133 of The Constitution, 1993).

Judges are appointed by the King acting in accordance with the advice of the JSC while the Magistrates are appointed by JSC. Judges seat and preside over cases at High Court and Court of Appeal with unlimited jurisdiction while Magistrate seat and preside over cases at magistrates. Magistrates also have limited different jurisdictions.

Complaints about the Magistrate must be made in writing and be addressed to the Secretary of Judicial Service Commission. JCS may at times delegate the powers to deal with a complaint to the Chief Magistrates.

It is always advisable to maintain the dignity of the Court, the Court requests that the following list of minimum standards regarding appropriate dress be met before entering the courtroom. 1) Men should wear a shirt with a collar and long pants. (Jeans are acceptable). 2) Women should wear a dress, or a blouse and skirt or long pants.

We have Court of Appeal, High Court, Subordinates Courts and Central and Local Courts. (Section 118 of the Constitution, 1993).