BBC - Afghan assembly rejects top judge

MPs voted 117 to 77 against the reappointment of Fazel Hadi Shinwari to a second term in the post.

They cited his old age and lack of relevant education, but correspondents say the conservative has been seen by some as a block to judicial reform.

Hrmmm there.

Speaking in the parliamentary debate, one female MP described Shinwari as too old to remember his own signatures.

Hah!

Now that’s my kind of system of advice and consent.

Date: May 27th, 2006 · Comments RSS · Tags: Politics