The courts have clearly expressed frustration with the latest Afrobarometer report. They expressed their dismay and stated that the report paints an unfair picture of their performance. Court leaders made it clear—the judiciary means just the courts, not every part of the justice system. The report blamed courts for things they simply don't control.
Law officials pointed out a basic mistake in the report. Courts never decide who faces charges or what crimes they're charged with. That job belongs completely to prosecutors. The report claimed only 44% of people believe regular citizens can find justice in court. Yet court cases keep growing by 30% each year. More people bring their problems to courts despite what surveys say.
The report mentioned just 34% of people think they can access legal advice, and only 31% believe they can afford court costs. Court officials explained these issues fall under different government departments and community groups. The judiciary has repeatedly asked for more legal aid services. They've also created easier ways to settle disputes without full court processes.
The report stated that 46% of people trust courts somewhat or a lot. The judiciary sees this number as part of broader public faith in all institutions. They balanced this against positive signs like more cases being resolved. They found the claim about 43% of people seeing judges as corrupt especially troubling. They stressed corruption claims need actual proof, not general statements that hurt honest court workers doing their jobs under hard conditions.
Law officials pointed out a basic mistake in the report. Courts never decide who faces charges or what crimes they're charged with. That job belongs completely to prosecutors. The report claimed only 44% of people believe regular citizens can find justice in court. Yet court cases keep growing by 30% each year. More people bring their problems to courts despite what surveys say.
The report mentioned just 34% of people think they can access legal advice, and only 31% believe they can afford court costs. Court officials explained these issues fall under different government departments and community groups. The judiciary has repeatedly asked for more legal aid services. They've also created easier ways to settle disputes without full court processes.
The report stated that 46% of people trust courts somewhat or a lot. The judiciary sees this number as part of broader public faith in all institutions. They balanced this against positive signs like more cases being resolved. They found the claim about 43% of people seeing judges as corrupt especially troubling. They stressed corruption claims need actual proof, not general statements that hurt honest court workers doing their jobs under hard conditions.
