Respect for administration of justice is facing a serious crisis

By Charles Kanjama

Every advocate faces the moment when he must advise a client on obeying court orders. And numerous court decisions come to mind, where courts have insisted their orders must be obeyed, and the only remedy for a party who disagrees with a court order is to try to set it aside by review or appeal. This principle makes sense, and is the cornerstone of judicial authority and the rule of law.