The Law Society of Kenya has condemned the move by National Police Service of withdrawing security details of a sitting High Court Judge, Justice Lawrence Mugambi days after convicting and sentencing Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli for contempt of Court.
LSK while addressing media at Milimani Law Courts said that the Legal body is at the forefront of upholding the principles of Justice, accountability and the rule of Law.
“It is our solemn duty to address the disturbing developments sorrounding Hon.Mr.Justice Lawrence Mugambi, a sitting Judge of the High Court whose security details were recently withdrawn following his issuance of a habeas corpus order in a case of LSK and 3 others versus the Inspector general of police…where the Acting Inspector general was found in contempt and sentenced on September 13, 2024…” said the LSK.
According to the LSK, the action by the National Police Service constitutes a violation of the rule of Law and the Principle of Judicial Independence.
“The LSK strongly condemns this retaliatory measure, which undermines not only the authority of the Judiciary but also the constitutional protections granted to all Kenyans.” says the LSK press statement.
The LSK urged the National Police Service and the relevant state actors to immediately reinstate the security details of Justice Mugambi and comply with all court orders including the habeas corpus directive.
