Law Reform Programmes
The work of the Commission has been diverse since its establishment. The Commission has reviewed and developed legislation on social, economic, cultural, civil and political issues in line with provisions of the Constitution and international standards. To date, the Commission has published thirty-nine (39) reports and all of them contained proposed legislation. Some of the proposals have been endorsed and enacted into legislation while others are pending before either Cabinet or the National Assembly. Find the list of completed law reform programmes here.
CURRENT LAW REFORM PROGRAMMES
Law review and development requires a robust research system for a well-established legislation. To necessitate a robust research system, it is pertinent that the officers conducting the research should be well conversant with, where to find the law, how to find the law and most importantly how to apply the law. It should therefore be understood that law research is a relevant skill. This skill to be perfected, there is need for special training. The commission develops staff research skills by conducting trainings. The trainings equips the officer with the ability to effectively make use of the library as to where to find the law and gives the overall perspective of both regional and international law. The commission has also improved the library collection to align with law reform program needs and stock relevant research materials for on-going law reform programs.
CURRENT LAW REFORM PROGRAMMES
The Development of Legislation on the Protection of Whistle-blowers
The Law Commission received submissions from the Anti-Corruption Bureau in September, 2022. This was followed by empanelling the special Law Commission on the Development of Legislation on the Protection of Whistleblowers in 2023. Read more
Review of the Refugees Act
The review of the Refugees Act commenced in 2023. The purpose of the review process is to align the Act with the Constitution, applicable international law, and international best practices and standards in refugee protection and management. Read more
Development of Legislation on Counter-Terrorism
The Law Commission received a submission from the National Intelligence Service to develop legislation on counter-terrorism. The law reform process commenced on 11th September 2024. Read more