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February 2001
Malawi Human Rights Commission v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause 1119 of 2000) [2001] MWHC 106 (9 February 2001)
Whether the Human Rights Commission may sue in its own name and when it must consult affected persons.
  • Human Rights Commission — constitutional and statutory powers — Sections 129 and 130 Constitution; Section 12 Human Rights Commission Act — capacity and standing to sue suo motu or in representative capacity — prohibition on exercising judicial or legislative functions — requirement to consult affected persons before instituting suit — leave for judicial review refused.
9 February 2001