Republic v The Council of legal education [2007] KEHC 3683 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3683
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3683 (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
Applicants are law students who obtained Bachelor of Laws from various universities outside Kenya. They enrolled at the Kenya School of Law to sit for specified subjects but were barred from further examinations by the Council of Legal Education 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 Constitution
- Decision is harsh, unconscionable, and against the principle of natural justice
- Decision is against the rule of natural justice
Reasoning
The court finds no sound reason to challenge the decision as it is within the provisions of the parent Act and regulations. The court considers it inappropriate to intervene due to the technical nature of the matter and the policy questions involved.
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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