Review

Question 1

Which provision grants a division of the HC the power to review proceedings of MCs?

Answer 1

Section 21(1)(b) of the SCA.

Question 2

Can the proceedings of the HC be reviewed by a higher court?

Answer 2

No, only remedy is to include irregularities and illegalities in an appeal.

Question 4

What provision deals with the grounds for review?

Answer 4

Section 22 of the SCA.

Question 5

What are the grounds for review?

Answer 5

1. Absence of jurisdiction
2. Interest in the cause, bias, malice, or corruption on the part of the presiding officer
3. Gross irregularity in the proceedings
4. Admission of inadmissible or incompetent evidence or rejection of admissible or competent evidence by the inferior court.

Question 6

What are the powers of the court on review?

Answer 6

1. Set aside proceedings reviewed and refer matter back to the court for reconsideration
2. Impose its own decision