The Law Commission on 28th November, 2024, joined the Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence and other stakeholders on a 4 kilometre walk to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The walk was also held to support Chisomo Kalumula, who is running 16 kilometres for 16 days to symbolise the 16…
This past week, the Law Commission commenced the process of developing legislation on counter-terrorism. This process was initiated in response to the gaps identified in Malawi’s legislative, technical, and institutional frameworks concerning counter-terrorism. Currently, Malawi does not have a dedicated and comprehensive law on terrorism, aside from a few offences that were added to the…
Law Commission is today continuing its efforts in disseminating the findings and recommendations on the review of the Public Health Act to stakeholders in Dowa. The meeting also involves discussions on feedback from other stakeholders from previous meetings in other districts. Participants include Members of Parliament, Senior officials from the Ministry of Health, representatives from…
This week, the Law Commission is holding training sessions with law enforcement officers on child and gender-related laws in the United Nations Joint Programme on Girls’ Education (UNJPGE) districts of Mangochi and Salima. The sessions aim to equip law enforcement officers with knowledge of these laws to enhance child protection. In addition, the sessions aim…
The Malawi Law Commission has embarked on the review of the Supreme Court of Appeal Act with a call to all stakeholders actively participate in and contribute to the law reform process. Chairperson of the special Law Commission on the review of the Supreme Court of Appeal Act, Honorable Justice of Appeal Edward Twea, SC…
