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THE United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been commended by Chief Justice Luke Malaba for its critical role in the success of the Victim Friendly Court System.
Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 legal year at the Bulawayo High Court on Monday, CJ Malaba acknowledged UNICEF’s significant contribution to the training of judicial officers, police, and prosecutors, which has played a vital role in improving the system’s effectiveness.
“It is important to acknowledge the critical role played by UNICEF in the Victim Friendly Court System. Through our partnership, UNICEF has significantly contributed to the training of judicial officers, police, and prosecutors, while also providing vital equipment and supporting witnesses. This collaboration has been one of the judiciary’s greatest success stories, with the system now operating at national, provincial, and district levels,” said CJ Malaba.
He said that public confidence in the victim-friendly system is stronger than ever, and expressed gratitude for UNICEF’s continued support and involvement.
CJ Malaba also extends the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC)’s gratitude to all stakeholders in the justice delivery system, including members of the public, for their unwavering support during the rollout of the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) in the superior courts.
“We also wish to extend the Judiciary’s gratitude to all stakeholders in the justice delivery system, including members of the public, for their unwavering support during the rollout of the IECMS in the superior courts.
“As expected with a project of such national significance, challenges arose, but through cooperation and resilience, we overcame them. Over time, public confidence in the IECMS has grown, and more litigants now rely on the system.
“Stakeholders are therefore encouraged to maintain this positive momentum as we expand the IECMS to the busiest courts, the magistrates’ courts,” said CJ Malaba.
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