The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has published new regulations outlining the procedures for removing judges from office, allowing for both commission-initiated actions and public petitions.

• The new rules empower a panel of at least five JSC members to investigate allegations against judges.
• Any citizen can lodge a petition against a judge free of charge, citing grounds for removal under Article 168 of the Constitution.
• The regulations are intended to enhance judicial accountability while safeguarding the independence of the judiciary.