Here we are. November 30th. If you pause for a moment and listen, you can almost hear the collective sigh of the world. We stand on the precipice of December, that chaotic mix of festive cheer and the frantic, breathless…
Specialized Courts, Jurisdiction, and Legal Representation in Kenya: A Critical Analysis of the Supreme Court Decision in Republic v Karisa Chengo & 2 others
The Supreme Court of Kenya, in a landmark judgment delivered on 26 May 2017, decisively addressed critical questions surrounding the jurisdiction of specialized courts and the fundamental right to legal representation in criminal proceedings. This decision has significant implications for…
The Unseen Hand of Victory: Mastering Courtroom Persuasion
Iain Morley QC’s “The Devil’s Advocate” is presented as a groundbreaking, concise polemic designed to elevate courtroom performance, lauded as a “short polemic on how to be seriously good in Court”. Far from a dense academic text, it offers a…