Due respect for judicial independence

THE Federal Court has held that judges are not immune from criminal investigation or prosecution, but there are protocols that must be followed before and during the investigation, “Probe of judge Nazlan didn't follow protocol, says Federal Court” (The Star, Feb 24; online at https://bit.ly/3SuKNqB).

However, the Federal Court considered it necessary to clarify its judgment as it concerned the principle of judicial independence.