Dossier
court boycott
Coverage of court boycott in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: LSK Accuses Judges of Penalising Lawyers During Court Boycott, Vows Targeted Action
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has accused some judges and judicial officers of penalising advocates with case dismissals and adjournment fees during a nationwide court boycott. The society warned it will escalate targeted action against those it claims interfered with lawyers' constitutional rights.
- Kenya: KMJA Appeals to LSK to Reconsider Court Boycott, Cites Harm to Litigants
The Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association (KMJA) has called on the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to abandon its planned court boycott, arguing that withdrawing legal services would harm litigants instead of targeting the Judiciary. The appeal highlights concerns that the boycott would negatively impact individuals involved in legal cases.