Judicial Matters Amendment Bill B7 - 2023

14th April 2023

To amend— ● the Magistrates’ Courts Act, 1944, so as to further regulate the— ● calling of a witness by the court; and ● use of assessors; ● theAdministration of Estates Act, 1965, so as to— ● make provision for electronic payments; ● provide for an affidavit by an executor; ● further regulate liquidation and distribution accounts; ● provide for the review of Master’s appointments; ● provide for the powers, duties and functions of the Chief Master; ● provideforaprocedure to review a decision of a Masterof the High Court or designated official; and ● further regulate the making of regulations;