Bethsheba v Kenya School of Law; Council of Legal Education (Interested Party) (Appeal 1 of 2020) [2020] KELEAT 51 (KLR) (29 May 2020) (Judgment)
- Court
- KELEAT
- Case number
- 51
- Citation
- [2020] KELEAT 51 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 May 2020
The appeal is allowed, and the decision revoking the appellant's admission to the Advocates Training Programme is set aside. The appellant's admission to the Kenya School of Law is reinstated.
Facts
The appellant was admitted to the Diploma Programme at Inoorero University, successfully completed a Diploma in Law, and applied to the Kenya School of Law for the LLB programme. She passed the pre-bar examination and was issued an admission letter to the Advocates Training Programme. However, the respondent revoked her admission.
Issues
- Whether the Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear the appeal
- Whether the revocation of admission was reasonable and in accordance with the appellant's legitimate expectations
Reasoning
The Tribunal determined that it has jurisdiction to hear the appeal and that the revocation of admission was not reasonable, as it was based on a letter from the Council of Legal Education confirming the appellant's eligibility, which was not challenged by the respondent.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The decision revoking the appellant's admission to the Advocates Training Programme is set aside
- The appellant's admission to the Kenya School of Law is reinstated
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the appellant's admission to the Kenya School of Law
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Legal Education Act, 2012
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
Cases cited (1)
- Kenya Revenue Authority v Menginya Salim Murgani
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