Judicial activism, populism and counterterrorism legislation in Kenya: coalition for Reform and democracy (CORD) & 2 others v Republic of Kenya & 10; others [2015]

What is it about?

This article examines the relationship between populism and judicial activism in Kenya's Security Laws (Amendment) Act, No. 19 of 2014 High Court Case determined in 2015

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Why is it important?

Despite attempts by other branches of government and from partisan interests such as populism to unduly influence the judiciary, the integrity, independence of the judiciary were upheld.