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| + | *[[THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA]] | ||
| + | *[http://www.kenyalaw.org/kenyalaw/klr_app/frames.php Kenyalaw.org] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.lsk.or.ke/ Law Society of Kenya] | ||
| + | *[[Basic Legal Rights in Kenya]] | ||
| + | *[http://caselaw.ihrda.org African Human Rights Case Law Analyser] | ||
| + | *[[Lexique Des Termes Juridiques (Anglais-Français)]] | ||
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| + | * [http://elearning.ibj.org eLearning Courses for Criminal Defense lawyers] | ||
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One of the largest countries in the [[East Africa Law Society]], Kenya has a common law criminal justice system inherited from British colonial rulers. Until 1967 local courts applied customary laws, but these practices were eventually outlawed. In 2010, Kenya adopted a new and progressive constitution that provided for increased rights to the accused and the convicted. One provision gave prisoners the right to vote, making Kenya one of the more progressive countries in this regard. | One of the largest countries in the [[East Africa Law Society]], Kenya has a common law criminal justice system inherited from British colonial rulers. Until 1967 local courts applied customary laws, but these practices were eventually outlawed. In 2010, Kenya adopted a new and progressive constitution that provided for increased rights to the accused and the convicted. One provision gave prisoners the right to vote, making Kenya one of the more progressive countries in this regard. | ||
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Kenya has ratified the [[International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights]]. | Kenya has ratified the [[International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights]]. | ||
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*43.4% of prisoners in Kenya are pre-trial detainees. | *43.4% of prisoners in Kenya are pre-trial detainees. | ||
*Prisons in Kenya are currently at 223.3 percent capacity. | *Prisons in Kenya are currently at 223.3 percent capacity. | ||
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Revision as of 11:35, 9 December 2010
EAST AFRICA CRIMINAL DEFENSE MANUAL
CODESLEGAL RESOURCES
LEGAL TRAINING RESOURCE CENTER |
One of the largest countries in the East Africa Law Society, Kenya has a common law criminal justice system inherited from British colonial rulers. Until 1967 local courts applied customary laws, but these practices were eventually outlawed. In 2010, Kenya adopted a new and progressive constitution that provided for increased rights to the accused and the convicted. One provision gave prisoners the right to vote, making Kenya one of the more progressive countries in this regard.
Rule of law continues to be a struggle in Kenya, where the country was ranked 147th out of 180 countries by the Transparency International Index.
Kenyan citizens have no right to counsel unless they are charged with a capital offense.
Kenya has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
QUICK FACTS
- 43.4% of prisoners in Kenya are pre-trial detainees.
- Prisons in Kenya are currently at 223.3 percent capacity.
