MLS Questions and Answers on Judicial Reform Work after the Passing of Judicial Reform Bills, 2024 at The National Assembly on 20th December 2024
On 20th December 2024, the National Assembly passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Courts (Amendment), 2024 and the Judicial Service Administration Bill, 2024. The Bills are waiting for assent by the State President to become law. The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has been at the centre of the efforts to
Public Statement and Recommendations of The Malawi Law Society to Members of Parliament Concerning the Judicial Reform Bills Now Pending Debate Before the National Assembly
In line with its mandate under section 64 of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act, 2017 the Malawi Law Society, has been making efforts to contribute to the improvements in the delivery of justice in Malawi. The Society has since May, 2023 been championing the tabling and passing of
Call for Papers for the 2025 Annual Conference of the Malawi Law Society
The Malawi Law Society will hold its Annual Conference and General Meeting from 27th to 30th March, 2025 at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi under the theme Maintaining Professionalism in Times of Socio-Political Divergence and Constant Public Criticism. The Malawi Law Society is calling for papers from scholars, legal practitioners, academics, researchers and
Reflections on Three Decades of The Constitution of The Republic of Malawi (Call for Papers)
The Malawi Law Society in collaboration with the University of Malawi and the University of Cape Town will hold a two-day conference in May, 2025 to reflect on the three decades of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi. The conference will take place in Lilongwe, Malawi. The organisers of
MLS President remarks on growing incidents of violence
The Malawi Law Society has noted growing incidents of violence or intended violence reflected in wielding of panga knives and other dangerous weapons by alleged political party zealots followed by marked silence from state authorities in managing the violence. Political violence of any kind cannot be tolerated in a multiparty democracy
Enactment of International Arbitration Act, the Establishment of Malawi International Arbitration Centre and Support of the Courts Clears the Way for International Arbitration in Malawi
The Malawi Government acceded the New York Convention effective 2nd June, 2021. Malawi is the 167th country in the world to accede to the Convention. By doing so, Malawi qualifies itself as a suitable jurisdiction in which international and local commercial disputes can be resolved through arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution
Malawi Law Society and Legal Aid Bureau Launch Nationwide Pro bono Legal Services Scheme
Introduction The Malawi Law Society (MLS) is a statutory body established under section 63 of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act, 2017 (LELPA) with objectives, among others, to promote the highest standards among legal practitioners and to promote integrity, competence and transparency of professional services. The Legal Aid Bureau
Malawi Law Society to hold 2024 Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting Under the Theme “Interrogating Malawi Electoral System Towards 2025 General Elections”
The Malawi Law Society will hold its Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting from 21st to 24th March, 2024 at Sunbird Nkopola, Lodge in Mangochi under the theme “Interrogating the Malawi Electoral System Towards 2025 General Elections”. The guest of honour at the Annual Conference is the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral