(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
justice shall be done to all irrespective of their social¸ political or
economic status, gender, religion or beliefs;
justice shall not be delayed;
adequate compensation shall be awarded to victims of wrongs;
voluntary reconciliation agreements between parties shall be recognized
and enforced; and
substantive justice shall be administered without undue regard to
technicalities.
(6)
There shall be a substantial representation of women in the Judiciary having
regard to competence, integrity, credibility and impartiality.
(7)
All organs and institutions, at all levels of government, shall obey and execute the
judgments and orders of the courts.
(8)
The Chief Justice, as the head of the Judiciary, shall be responsible for the
administration of the Judiciary.
(9)
The overall administration of the Judiciary, its composition and functions shall be
prescribed by law in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
Structure of the Judiciary
124.
The Judiciary shall be structured as follows:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
the Supreme Court;
Courts of Appeal;
High Courts;
County Courts; and
other courts or tribunals as deemed necessary to be established in
accordance with the provisions of this Constitution and the law.
Independence of the Judiciary
125.
(1)
The Judiciary shall be independent of the executive and the legislature.
(2)
The budget of the Judiciary, after its approval by the National Judicial Service
Commission and assent of the President, shall be charged on the consolidated
fund and it shall have the financial independence in the management thereof.
(3)
The Judiciary shall be self-accounting and its finances shall be subject to public
audit.
(4)
The Judiciary shall be subject to this Constitution and the law which the Judges
shall apply impartially and without political interference, fear or favour.
(5)
The executive and legislative organs at all levels of government shall uphold,
promote and respect the independence of the Judiciary.
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