A new decree that has amended the Administration of Justice Decree now ensures that no one can challenge a number of decisions made by the government, a Minister, the PSC or a statutory authority.

The decree which is now gazetted states that no court, tribunal or commission shall have the jurisdiction to accept, hear, determine or in any other way entertain any challenges at law by any person, or grant remedy to any person challenging the validity or legality of such decisions.

The decisions that cannot be challenged include the restructure or reform of any government public office, including corporatizing or privatizing any government department, ministry, statutory authority or government entity.

Another matter that cannot be challenged by any person is in relation to any changes to terms of service including the remuneration of any person in public office, statutory authority or government entity.

The alteration or amendment of terms of the conditions of employment of any person in the public service, including any changes effected through directions issued by the PSC by any memorandum or circular, also cannot be challenged in a court, tribunal or commission.

The decree states that this shall not affect any subsisting employment benefits such as salary, leave and like benefits of any individual in relation to their employment by the government or any statutory authority.