The FNM is holding its national convention tonight at the Wyndham Nassau Resort on Cable Beach.
In a press statement issued last night, Mrs. Griffin said some panel members reportedly told the court that they could not meet because of the convention.
"This is a source of serious concern for me as the Opposition spokesperson on Social Services, as justice for children must be done and must be seen to be done in an expeditious manner," she said.
"It is also most unusual that politics would seem to interfere with the ability to dispense justice. Something seems to have gone wrong if the appointments to the panel appear to be too political."
Mrs. Griffin called on the attorney general and the minister of labour and social development need to investigate these allegations immediately and provide public answers to the issues raised.
"If the allegations are true, this one-sided approach to appointments to public boards and committees is totally unacceptable in the modern Bahamas and this incident would demonstrate that it is indeed counter-productive," she said.
"Members of the Juvenile Panel should note that once they commit themselves to serve on the panel that work, which impacts the lives of our children, should be of the utmost priority to them."
The Journal attempted to get a response from Acting Attorney General Brent Symonette last night, however calls were not returned up to press time.
