Politics of Botswana - Judicial Branch

Judicial Branch

Botswana's High Court has general civil and criminal jurisdiction. Judges are appointed by the president and may be removed only for cause and after a hearing. The constitution has a code of fundamental human rights enforced by the courts, and Botswana has a good human rights record.

Judgments of the Botswana Court of Appeal

Judgments of the Botswana High Court

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