CJAR Public Statement on SC judges decision to put their assets on website

The decision of the Supreme Court judges to put their asset declarations on the Supreme Court website is a welcome first step towards transparency and accountability of judges in this country. It is also a tribute to the power of public opinion… However, this decision of the Supreme Court judges does not obviate the need for a law to make such public declarations compulsory. Indeed, the law must provide for an annual public declaration of assets and liabilities as well as income tax returns of all public servants, including judges {edocs}Public Statement on SC Judges decision to put assets on website.pdf,650,600,link{/edocs}