Judiciary of Malawi

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The Judiciary of Malawi is the branch of the Government of Malawi which interprets and applies the laws of Malawi to ensure equal justice under law and to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution. The legal system of Malawi is based on English law, modified since 1969. The Constitution defines the judiciary as a hierarchical system of courts, with the highest court being a Supreme Court of Appeal, together with a High Court and a number of magistrates' courts.[1] Malawian judiciary has frequently demonstrated its independence in recent years. The Constitutional Court of Malawi nullified the 2019 election results, citing widespread irregularities.[2] The Supreme Court upheld the verdict of the Constitutional Court.[3] Five Constitutional Court judges who overturned the results of the 2019 election have been nominated by the UK thinktank Chatham House for the 2020 Chatham House Prize.[4] Ultimately the judges went onto win the prize.[5]

  1. ^ "Structure of Courts". Judiciary of Malawi. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Malawi court annuls 2019 election results and calls for new ballot". the Guardian. February 3, 2020.
  3. ^ "Malawi's Supreme Court rules new presidential polls in July". AP NEWS.
  4. ^ "Malawi judges on shortlist of nominees for Chatham House Prize 2020". Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi. July 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "Chatham House Prize: Malawi Judges Win for Election Work". Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank. October 26, 2020.