Mandate and Function

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Core Mandate

Core Mandate – The core mandate of the Commission is to review and make
recommendations regarding any matter pertaining to the Laws of Malaŵi, including the Constitution itself, and their conformity with the Constitution and applicable international law. The Commission is mandated to discharge its law reform function through special Law Commissions.

Functions

The functions of the Commission are:

To review the Laws of Malaŵi with a view to systematically develop and reform the law, including, in particular, the modernization of the laws by bringing them into accord with current national and international conditions and norms;
To eliminate from the laws of any defects, whether of a procedural, substantive or policy nature;
To undertake simplification of the laws;
To recommend new or more effective methods and procedures for the administration of the laws;
To make recommendations for the fusion or harmonization of customary law with other laws of Malaŵi;
To make recommendations for the codification of any branch of the law or of any customary law;
And promote awareness of the laws and the Constitution by the public and by departments of Government and other authorities or bodies.

Core principles of the Commission

Independence
In the performance or exercise of functions, duties and powers

Responsiveness
In reacting promptly to the needs established by its stakeholders and the public for law reform and civic education

Accountability
In carrying out its mandate and use of resources

Credibility
With all organs of the state, development partners and the public

Professionalism
In the conduct of its staff and carrying out its mandate

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