Republic v Council of Legal Education; Njuguna & 14 others (Ex parte) (Miscellaneous Civil Case 137 of 2004) [2007] KEHC 2924 (KLR) (7 May 2007) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2924
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2924 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 May 2007
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TypeMiscellaneous Civil CasePostureApplication for Certiorari and MandamusCoramJ.G. NYAMU
Holding
Application dismissed with costs to the Respondent
Facts
Law students from outside Kenya who obtained Bachelor of Laws degrees from various universities enrolled at the Kenya School of Law to sit for 8 specified subjects. The Council of Legal Education barred them from further examinations due to Regulation 9(4) of the Advocates (Admissions) Regulations 1997.
Issues
- Decision by the Council of Legal Education is discriminatory and unfair
- Regulations are ultra vires the enabling Act and in contravention of the Constitution
- Decision is against the principle of the rule of natural justice
- Decision is harsh, unconscionable, and inherently passive
Reasoning
The court finds no sound reason to challenge the decision and considers it inappropriate to intervene due to the lack of clear standards or rules, potential difficulties in enforcing the decision, and the technical nature of the matter.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Council of Legal Education Act 1995
- Advocates (Admissions) Regulations 1997
- Constitution of the Republic of Kenya
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