JSC tightens rules on unpaid leave for court staff amidst staff shortages

The Judicial Service Commission has issued a directive to all Judges, District Judges, Magistrates, the Registrar of the Supreme Court, and the Registrar of the Court of Appeal regarding the increasing number of unpaid leave applications from nonscheduled officers serving in courts, both domestically and abroad.

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This communication, issued following instructions from the Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, highlights the challenges posed by the growing trend of nonscheduled officers seeking leave under the provisions of Public Administration Circulars No. 14/2022 (II), 14/2022 (III), and 14/2022 (IV).