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…
On 4th May 2026, the Law Commission conducted a capacity building session for Community-Based Child Protection Structures on child protection laws at T/A Kampingo Sibande in Mzimba District. The training aimed at enhancing community knowledge of child protection laws and their role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of children within their communities. Participants were…
Continuing the efforts to fulfill it’s mandate on creating awareness on the Laws of Malawi and the Constitution, the Law Commission on today had a session with the Reserve Bank of Malawi – Lilongwe offices members of staff. The Commission shared knowledge on the Marriage, Divorce and Family Relations Act and the Deceased Estates Act…
Today, the Malawi Law Commission had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the Lesotho Law Reform Commission (LLRC). The visit followed the recent ALRAESA Conference, where both commissions had the opportunity to interact on law reform issues. The primary goal of the visit was to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore structural processes…
The special Law Commission on the Review of the Refugees Act conducted its National Validation Conference at Sunbird Capital Hotel, Lilongwe. The Commission convened key stakeholders, drawn from both the public and private sector, in validating its findings and recommendations of the Act. The discussions focused on issues of: (a) Conceptualisation and Definition of Refugee;…
The Law Commission joined the nation in commemorating the Day of the African Child at Matete Ground in the area of Senior Chief Fukamapiri, Nkhata Bay District. The commemoration was held under the theme, “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa.” As part of its mandate, the Law Commission…
