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August 2017
Kumwembe & Anor. v R|Kasambala v R (6 of 2017; Criminal Appeal 5 of 2017) [2017] MWSC 4 (12 August 2017)
A judge’s prior legal views or comments do not mandate recusal absent a real possibility of bias.
  • Judicial Recusal — Apprehended Bias — Real‑possibility test of the fair‑minded and informed observer
  • Judicial Conduct — Extra‑judicial and Intra‑judicial Statements — Not automatically grounds for recusal; context, timing and tone determinative
  • Bail — Bail Pending Appeal — Interests of Justice versus Exceptional Circumstances — Section 24(1) Supreme Court of Appeal Act; s355 Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code
12 August 2017