The Commission on Administrative Justice Regulations

34. Amicus curiae

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

34. Amicus curiae

(1)The Commission may, on its own motion or upon invitation, seek to join legal proceedings in a court of law or judicial tribunal as interested party, interveners or amicus curiae, provided that when the Commission is requested to do so it may, upon giving written reasons, decline to be enjoined in such proceedings.

(2)In determining whether to join proceedings as interested parties, interveners or amicus curiae, the Commission shall satisfy itself that the issues before the court—

(a)are matters of broad public interest;

(b)are matters raising substantial policy implications;

(c)are matters affecting public administration;

(d)are matters relating to administrative justice;

(e)are matters concerning leadership and integrity; or

(f)are matters of interest to the Commission in light of its mandate.

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Source: Kenya Law