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Malawi Judiciary facing massive overhauling revamp

May 22, 2021 By Nyasa Times Reporter

“I am overly delighted to report to all of us that the task to review the functional set-up and establishment of our institution has been accomplished and completed.” In the twinkling of an eye, the Malawi Judiciary, which recently came to the global spotlight with the May 2019 presidential elections in which five High Court […]

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Malawi Supreme Court Outlaws Death Penalty; labels it unconstitutional

April 29, 2021 By Nyasa Times Reporter

“This is victory for justice and constitutionalism.” Malawi’s highest court, The Supreme Court of Appeal this week Wednesday outlawed the death penalty labelling it unconstitutional and ordered the re-sentencing of all convicts facing the hangman’s execution. The court determined in the ruling that “the death penalty, since it is a derogation from the right to […]

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