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EDITORIAL: Ipid ruling strikes a blow for independence

Second ruling to offer shield against politicians could prove hugely beneficial to fight against crime and our democracy too

NEWS ANALYSIS: Court to rule on minister’s McBride mandate

Robert McBride (left). Picture: GALLO IMAGES/THEANA BREUGEM

High Court judgment could determine how far Constitution goes in insulating Ipid from state control, writes Franny Rabkin

LAW MATTERS: Poorly drafted laws enough to test anyone’s nerves

Legislation is often such a mess that even those who prepared it have to go to the Constitutional Court to understand it, writes Franny Rabkin

Ipid act ruling boosts police watchdog’s independence

Victory for independence of police watchdog as judge puts constitutional guarantee of independence on equal footing

McBride’s suspension set aside as unlawful

Robert McBride.  Picture: SUNDAY TIMES

High Court strikes down parts of Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act that allow police minister to suspend, remove head of police watchdog


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