The objects of the Commission shall be—
| (a) | to ensure that the appointment, promotion, transfer or discharge of, or disciplinary steps against, judicial officers in the lower courts take place without favour or prejudice, and that the applicable laws and administrative directions in connection with such action are applied uniformly and correctly; |
| (b) | to ensure that no influencing or victimization of judicial officers in the lower courts takes place; |
| (c) | to endeavour to promote the continuous training of judicial officers in the respective lower courts and to make recommendations in regard thereto to the Minister; |
| (d) | to compile a code of conduct for judicial officers in the lower courts; |
| (e) | to advise the Minister and to make recommendations to him or her regarding the administrative matters applicable to magistrates, including proposals regarding legislation purporting to regulate the conditions of service and relevant matters regarding magistrates, separately; |
[Section 4(e) amended by section 8(e) of Act No. 35 of 1996]
| (f) | to carry out investigations and make recommendations to the Minister regarding the matters mentioned in section 13(3)(a); |
| (g) | to advise the Minister or to make recommendations to him or her regarding the requirements for appointment and the appointment of judicial officers in the respective lower courts; and |
[Section 4(g) amended by section 8(e) of Act No. 35 of 1996]
| (h) | to advise the Minister or to make recommendations to him or her or to report to the Minister for the information of Parliament regarding any matter which, in the opinion of the Commission, is of interest for— |
| (i) | the independence of the dispensing of justice; and |
| (ii) | the efficiency of the administration of justice, in the lower courts. |
[Section 4(h) amended by section 8(e) of Act No. 35 of 1998]
