Linyon Sanzman deplores threat against CJ and attack on judiciary |08 June 2016

Linyon Sanzman has deplored the threats against Chief Justice Mathilda Twomey and has described the systematic attacks on the judiciary as an act of cowardice and a gross disrespect of the institution.

“As politicians and political leaders we need to learn to respect all institutions irrespective whether we agree with their judgement or not. The judiciary is an independent institution and as political leaders we need to support strong institutions as they are the very foundations of our democracy. If a judgment is not in our favour, there is no need to attack the very system which we went to in the first place to seek redress,” says a communiqué from the Linyon Sanzman.

“This is an act of cowardice and a violation of the principles of democracy. Political leaders need to show civility and lead by example,” adds the communiqué.