Vision

To uphold the rule of law and efficiently dispense justice to all those within its borders, in keeping with the Constitution.

Mission

To administer justice which is accessible to all members of the public, upholding the rule of law and safe-guarding the Constitution of the country and all other laws applicable, in particular, the protection of the fundamental rights of persons.

Structure of the Judiciary

The Judiciary is responsible for the administration of Justice, the upholding of the rule of law and the administration of estates. The Judiciary carries out its constitutional responsibilities through the following departments:-

1. The Supreme Court which is the final appellate court in the land and hears appeals from the High Court.
2. The High Court which has both original review and appellate jurisdiction, i.e. it tries and review cases from magistrates courts and from the Industrial Court. The High Court hears appeals from magistrates courts.
3. The Office of the Master of the High Court, which is responsible for the administration of deceased people's estates, liquidation of companies and insolvent estates.
4. The Industrial Court of Appeal, which hears appeals from the Industrial Court.
5. Industrial Court which is responsible for the hearing of Labour disputes
6. The Magistracy, which constitutes the Courts of first instance in all matters, both civil and criminal, but not those which are the exclusive preserve of Swazi National Courts, Industrial Court and the High Court.
7. The office of the Judicial Commissioner which is responsible for the Swazi National Courts.

Subject to the provisions of the Constitution or any other law, the Chief Justice as head of the Judiciary may make rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the superior and subordinate courts, including the specialised and local courts as well as powers of judicial officers