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Parliament ‘sits on’ rogue, vagabond court order

The Daily Times 23 May 2023 By Thomas Kachere Some lawmakers have lamented Parliament's delays to facilitate the review of Section 184 of the Penal Code, which provides for the…

Staff Writer23 May 2024

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Malawi: Bringing accountability for sexual violence by the police

Background Petty offences are minor offences for which the punishment is prescribed by law to carry a warning, community service, a low-value fine or short term of imprisonment, often for…

Staff Writer15 July 2021

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Media Advisory: Malawi High Court to Determine Constitutionality of Sweeping Exercises

Blantyre, Malawi – On Monday, the Malawi High Court, Judge Zione Ntaba, will hear a case in which the Applicants are challenging the police practice of conducting arbitrary mass arrests…

Staff Writer22 February 2019

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Malawi: Challenging constitutionality of rogue and vagabond offence

In March 2015, the applicant was arrested by police whilst on his way to the market where he works as a street vendor. He was charged with the offence of…

Staff Writer28 January 2017

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