High Court dismisses MLS application on Paralegals

The High Court has dismissed with costs the Malawi Law Society’s (MLS) application for judicial review against the action by the Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament to seek views from the public on the issue of paralegals.

Director for Legal Aid Bureau, Masauko Chamkakala, has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

MLS made an application to the court on the issue of paralegals being allowed to practice in subordinate courts.