Ja: Is CJ Wolfe undermining the independence of the judiciary?

"Opposition parliamentarians yesterday rapped Chief Justice Lensley Wolfe over Monday's private discussions with the police chief to discuss how the courts handle bail for gang members, suggesting that the judge's action could undermine the independence of the judiciary.

"Justice Wolfe was also criticised for his alleged interventionist bent with regard to subordinates, especially in the magistrates' court. In fact, Abe Dabdoub, who is also a practicing attorney, saw Wolfe's meeting with Police Commissioner Francis Forbes as part of a pattern of inappropriate behaviour by the country's most senior judge."

CJ Wolfe didn't ask for the meeting, which was well publicised before it occurred. Read the rest of the story and decide.