As a former staff of that office, I understand why the AG would boycott some proceedings. There are benches that already have a predetermined decision against the AG so why dignify them with an appearance just to give the judgement legitimacy?🤷♂️ Let the court do as it pleases.
The 3 judge bench in the Procurement of external counsel 5(2)(b) ruling (for lack of a better word) has again called out the office of the AG for lack of participation despite being served.
What is going on in that office? I dont remember a single reign that the AG was called out this much. Again, the lack of participation in critical public interest matters is alarming.
We can do better.