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According to the text, who is the presiding officer at the Judicial Service Commission's meetings?
According to the text, who is the presiding officer at the Judicial Service Commission's meetings?
According to the text, how many practicing attorneys are part of the Judicial Service Commission?
According to the text, how many practicing attorneys are part of the Judicial Service Commission?
According to the text, who appoints the members of the Judicial Service Commission designated by the President?
According to the text, who appoints the members of the Judicial Service Commission designated by the President?
According to the text, who exercises the final responsibility over the South African National Prosecuting Authority?
According to the text, who exercises the final responsibility over the South African National Prosecuting Authority?
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According to Section 174, who can be appointed as judges of the Constitutional Court?
According to Section 174, who can be appointed as judges of the Constitutional Court?
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What must be taken into account when appointing judicial officers, according to Section 174?
What must be taken into account when appointing judicial officers, according to Section 174?
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Who appoints the Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice, and how is it done?
Who appoints the Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice, and how is it done?
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According to Section 174(4) of the Constitution, who appoints the other Constitutional Court judges?
According to Section 174(4) of the Constitution, who appoints the other Constitutional Court judges?
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In terms of Section 174(5) of the Constitution, how many members of the Constitutional Court must have been judges?
In terms of Section 174(5) of the Constitution, how many members of the Constitutional Court must have been judges?
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According to Section 174(6) of the Constitution, who appoints judges of all other courts?
According to Section 174(6) of the Constitution, who appoints judges of all other courts?
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In terms of Section 175(1) of the Constitution, who appoints the acting Deputy Chief Justice or judge of the Constitutional Court?
In terms of Section 175(1) of the Constitution, who appoints the acting Deputy Chief Justice or judge of the Constitutional Court?
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According to the text, how long is the term of office for a Constitutional Court judge?
According to the text, how long is the term of office for a Constitutional Court judge?
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According to the text, what happens if a Constitutional Court judge reaches the age of 70 before completing their 12-year term?
According to the text, what happens if a Constitutional Court judge reaches the age of 70 before completing their 12-year term?
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According to the text, what is the maximum age at which a Chief Justice can continue to perform active service?
According to the text, what is the maximum age at which a Chief Justice can continue to perform active service?
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According to the text, what is the central issue to be determined in this case?
According to the text, what is the central issue to be determined in this case?
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According to Section 179 of the Prosecuting Authority, who has the power to institute criminal proceedings?
According to Section 179 of the Prosecuting Authority, who has the power to institute criminal proceedings?
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What must be observed in the prosecution process according to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
What must be observed in the prosecution process according to the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP)?
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What is the requirement for prosecutors when deciding whether or not to institute criminal proceedings against an accused?
What is the requirement for prosecutors when deciding whether or not to institute criminal proceedings against an accused?
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Who exercises final responsibility over the prosecuting authority?
Who exercises final responsibility over the prosecuting authority?
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According to section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution, a judge may be removed from office if:
According to section 177(1)(a) of the Constitution, a judge may be removed from office if:
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What is the consequence if the Judicial Service Commission finds that a judge has committed gross misconduct?
What is the consequence if the Judicial Service Commission finds that a judge has committed gross misconduct?
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What is the required majority vote in the National Assembly for the resolution to remove a judge?
What is the required majority vote in the National Assembly for the resolution to remove a judge?
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Who is responsible for removing a judge from office upon the adoption of a resolution calling for removal?
Who is responsible for removing a judge from office upon the adoption of a resolution calling for removal?
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