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Siaya Senator James Orengo (left) and CORD co-principal Moses Wetang’ula in court Monday when the High Court ruled on a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Security Laws (Amendment) Act 2014. (PHOTO: STANDARD)
The Constitution’s Bill of Rights held sway yesterday as the High Court declared several sections of the Security Laws (Amendment) Act, 2014 illegal, including those criminalising freedom of the media.
The five-judge Bench declared Section 12 of the Act unconstitutional because it restricts freedom of expression.
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