Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo Seeks High Court Orders to Halt LSK Boycott
Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has petitioned the High Court to block a planned boycott by the Law Society of Kenya against specific judicial officers. She argues that the boycott is unconstitutional and hinders the public's access to justice.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights tensions between legal professional bodies and the judiciary, raising questions about judicial independence and the right to due process.
Listen NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 31 – Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo has asked the High Court to stop the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) from implementing its planned boycott of court proceedings before selected judicial officers, arguing that the move is unconstitutional, discriminatory and threatens access to justice.
In court papers filed through her lawyer, Danstan Omari, Atambo contends that the proposed boycott would undermine the administration of justice by preventing advocates, litigants and members of the public from accessing the courts.
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