Lawyers cautiously welcome CJ’s warning

Chief Justice Ibrahim Juma speaks in Dar es Salaam yesterday. With him are Principal Judge Ferdinand Wambali (left) and Chief Executive Officer of the Judiciary Hussein Katanga. PHOTO | ANTHONY SIAME

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  • They feel that the Judiciary itself needs a radical change of attitude and enforce professionalism so that it can credibly and effectively defend its constitutionally guaranteed independence. The CJ convened a press conference yesterday ahead of Law Day celebrations to mark the start of the court calendar where he attacked people interfering with judicial independence and defying its orders.