Interesting week for parliamentary systems of government
Parliamentary system no guarantee that arbitrary, and anti-democratic, action will not take place.
JILL COTTRELL GHAI
Director, Katiba InstituteIs constitutional change really what we need?
Constitution often does say something about the behaviour that the public tend to deplore.
Public access to law is important
Many countries are now trying to help individuals who cannot afford a lawyer.
Why the issue of babies in Parliament is important
This produced stuffed-shirt behaviour as Duale fulminated, 'There's a stranger in this House.'
Proposal to have police in power of panel unconstitutional
Police investigate crime, but they no longer decide if a suspect should be prosecuted.
Courts are trying to wrestle with Constitution
Freedom of expression is important but speech can do harm.
Both Houses of Parliament should be viewed as equals
The Kenyan Senate has fewer powers than most second chambers in parliaments.
Is Thirdway Alliance’s proposal constitutional?
Perhaps we need a law on the procedure for the People’s Initiative.
Why the Constitution is not like a computer programme
Some constitutional provisions do in fact work almost automatically.
Business, not just government, must respect human rights
The government must do more than not breach our rights.