With support from the Norwegian Embassy, CELA officers have been traveling to Malawian prisons over the last two weeks to conduct legal clinics. These clinics are directed toward uncovering abuses of prisoners rights, particularly where the accused have overstayed the time allowed for remand. The prisons attended include Maula and Kachere in Lilongwe, Dedza, Kasungu, and Nkhotakhota. These visits have revealed many potential cases that can be addressed either in upcoming camp courts or passed to member lawyers to be addressed in the High Court.
Camp courts are scheduled for the coming weekends, with one to take place in Dedza this coming weekend of 22 July.
CELA is grateful to the Norwegian Embassy for the funds to undertake these important initiatives.
Do not forget to wear red tomorrow for 20 July to show support for Malawian human rights!
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