POWER STRUGGLE

The rule of law is under siege in the Republic of Malawi.

Separation of powers is also a victim.First, the executive married the legislature; now the couple is seeking to molest the only independent organ of the state, the judiciary.

Four judges have been served with impeachment summonses returnable before the speaker of parliament.

Fear reigns in the courts.

We backslid soon after adopting a constitution providing for the separation of powers and the rule of law.

Sometimes you feel annoyed to be a legal practitioner in such a jurisdiction.

Justice needs to be administered without fear or favour.Marshal Chilenga, TF & Partners, Lilongwe, Malawi