31/07/2026
When those entrusted with upholding justice are the very ones seeking justice for themselves while being accused of committing injustices, it raises serious questions about the integrity of the system.
Yesterday’s cancellation of the Bar Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) has once again brought these concerns into the spotlight.
For a long time, I have criticized the Bar Association and the broader justice system. In my view, the Bar Association has too often been perceived as an institution marked by political divisions, bias, selective treatment, and a lack of consistency in defending the principles of justice and fairness. These perceptions, whether accepted or challenged, deserve serious reflection because public confidence in the legal profession depends on transparency, accountability, and impartiality.
A justice system cannot command the respect of the people if its own institutions are viewed as divided or unfair. The rule of law must apply equally to everyone, and those who defend justice must also demonstrate it in their own conduct. Justice should never be selective it must be impartial, independent, and rooted in integrity