LSK accuses judges of penalising lawyers during court boycott, vows targeted action

LSK urged advocates to continue observing the nationwide boycott while documenting any incidents arising in court stations across the country...

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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is accusing some judges and judicial officers of penalizing lawyers with case dismissals and adjournment fees during a nationwide court boycott. The LSK vows to take targeted action against those interfering with lawyers' constitutional rights.

LSK President Charles Kanjama stated that the Society has received numerous reports of adverse orders against lawyers and their clients.
The LSK is compiling a list of affected members, some of whom have had cases struck out with prejudice or ordered to pay adjournment fees.
The Society will intensify its indefinite boycott against specific judges and magistrates previously named for misconduct.

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