SALC is challenging the fact that terminally ill remandees have no opportunity to provide evidence to an independent arbiter on the state of their health. This presents a serious challenge to those hoping to have their health concerns addressed while in detention awaiting trial, which can take years in Malawi. The applicant in this case is a 17 year old boy who is believed to be suffering from later stage AIDS. SALC is working with the Centre for Human Rights, Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) on the case.
Malawi: Right to bail for terminally ill remandees
By Staff Writer21 November 2010August 25th, 2023Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Completed Cases, Criminal Justice Criminal Law Reform, Criminal Justice Criminal Law Reform Completed Cases, Equality Rights, Equality Rights Completed Cases, Equality Rights Health, Equality Rights Health Completed Cases, Malawi1 min read
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