The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs scrutinised top government bodies over delayed capital projects and lapses in office security, raising serious questions about accountability and efficiency.

Chaired by the Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Paula Kooper, the committee briefed stakeholders on its oversight findings after visiting the Ministry of Justice and Judiciary's capital projects.

The visits were to assess project progress and implementation under the approved development budget. 

The security of judicial officers in Namibia is worrisome, as they are often attacked by family members of accused persons.

Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, who are gathered at Swakopmund for a stakeholder consultation, are now calling for improved protection of judicial officers.

The meeting is a follow-up to last year's workshop at Tsumeb, where challenges in the legal sector were identified.