Commonwealth Lawyers Association backs LSK in Judiciary standoff, urges dialogue

CLA has backed the LSK's push for judicial accountability, urging dialogue to resolve its standoff with the Judiciary...

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The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) has backed the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in its dispute with the Judiciary, affirming the LSK's right to hold judicial officers accountable. The CLA urged for dialogue to resolve the ongoing standoff.

The CLA supports the LSK's right to engage with and hold the Judiciary to account, noting concerns over alleged corruption and misconduct.
LSK President Charles Kanjama accused some judges of penalizing lawyers participating in a targeted court boycott.
The Kenya Judges Welfare Association (KJWA) has, however, called for an end to the boycott, arguing it harms litigants.
The CLA highlighted that judicial independence and accountability are complementary principles.

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