Malawi’s Judicial Service Fee (JSC) has been investigating allegations of corruption in opposition to a few of the nation’s judges and courtroom officers. In October, Malawian lawyer Alexious Kamangila revealed allegations of judicial misconduct on social media platforms. This prompted the JSC to start investigating Ken Manda, a outstanding Malawian choose, for corruption. Since then, the Malawi Human Rights Fee has additionally launched a public inquiry into judicial accountability within the East African nation. These investigations come at a time when Malawi’s judiciary is grappling with declining public belief, a priority echoed by Malawi Legislation Society President Patrick Mpaka. Comparisons have been made to Ghana’s 2015 judicial corruption scandal, which led to important reforms and elevated respect for the judiciary. Aside from Decide Manda, the JSC is investigating circumstances involving judges who’ve additionally had corruption allegations leveled in opposition to them. It intends to finish these investigations earlier than November is over.
SOURCE: DW