The Namibian judicial system is similar to the South African system. Roman-Dutch law was declared the common law of the territory in 1919 and remains to the present day. All Namibian courts are independent and their judgements must be based on the rule of law.

The Judicial Service Commission
• Recommends the appointment of all judges in Namibia.
• Takes disciplinary action against judges.
• Consists of the Chief Justice, Attorney-General and two members of the legal profession.

Lower / Magistrate's Courts
• Presided over by magistrates.
• Cases heard are of a local and less severe nature.

High Court
• The second highest court in Namibia.
• Hears all cases that deal with the interpretation, implementation and upholding of the Namibian Constitution and respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms. Appeals from lower courts are heard.
• Presided over by the Judge-President and judges appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.

Supreme Court
• The highest court in Namibia.
• Has the duty to make final decisions on any issues   regarding     fundamental human rights and freedoms protected by the Constitution.

• A decision by the Supreme Court is final and binding on all other courts and the people of Namibia.
• Has the power to declare proposed or existing laws as unjust or unconstitutional.
• Presided over by the Chief Justice and judges appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.
• Three judges must hear a case presented in the Supreme Court.