Moi University v Council of Legal Education & another [2016] KEHC 7534 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7534
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 7534 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 April 2016
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondent's Motion to DismissCoramFinlay, Griffith, Makhandia, Mumbi Ngugi, Munyao, Ngcobo, Ojwang, Sachs
Holding
The Court dismissed the petition with costs, finding that the Council acted within its mandate and did not violate the Constitution.
Facts
Moi University was ordered to close its School of Law by the Council of Legal Education on September 23, 2015, due to non-compliance with accreditation regulations. The University challenged this decision.
Issues
- violation of fundamental rights and freedoms
- fair administrative action
- exercise of discretion and proportionality
- veracity of accreditation benchmarks
- composition of the Council of Legal Education
Reasoning
The Court held that the Council acted within its statutory mandate and did not violate the Constitution. The Court emphasized that the Council's decision was based on the Fair Administrative Action Act and the Accreditation Regulations.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
- Legal Education Act, 2012
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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