Judiciary hits back amid criticism over abductions and enforced disappearances
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The Judiciary acknowledged the media’s constitutional responsibility to promote accountability and transparency but cautioned against reporting that misrepresented the roles of different State institutions.
The Judiciary has defended its handling of cases involving abductions and enforced disappearances, insisting that its constitutional role is to protect fundamental rights through judicial interventions, while the responsibility for implementing court orders rests with relevant State agencies.
In a statement on Saturday, November 7, Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said its attention had been drawn to an article published by a local newspaper raising concerns about its response to incidents of abductions and alleged impunity by law enforcement agencies.
