Law degree now mandatory for magistrates

4 days ago

Parliament has passed an amendment to the Judges Act requiring magistrate court judges to hold at least a first degree in law or Islamic Sharia. Previously, the law only required magistrates to hold a diploma. The amendment, submitted by North Thinadhoo MP Saudhullah Hilmy on behalf of the government, aims to clarify procedural ambiguities and strengthen judicial qualifications. The Judiciary Committee revised