The objects of the Commission are amongst others, as follows:

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• To promote continuous training of magistrates appointed in the Magistrates’ Courts [District and Regional Courts].
• To advise the Minister regarding the appointment of magistrates.
• To receive, consider and if necessary carry out investigations and make recommendations to the Minister regarding the suspension and removal from office of magistrates.

The functions of the Magistrates Commission, amongst others, are as follows:

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• To carry out or cause to be carried out any investigation it deems necessary.
• To obtain access to official information or documents.
• To summon any person to appear before it for questioning or require from any person a written explanation in respect of any matter falling within the ambit of the Commission’s objects.

Any conduct by a magistrate that is alleged to be improper may be reported to the Judicial Head of the Court wherein the magistrate concerned presides