ICJ: Many Kenyans unfairly jailed due to ignorance of court processes

Homa Bay prisoners undergoing paralegal training conducted by International Commission of Jurists at the prison to assist them in defending themselves before law courts. PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR

KISUMU: Gaps in understanding judicial processes during trial is a major contributor for people landing in jail unfairly, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has revealed.

The commission noted that some inmates were being convicted simply because they failed to take advantage of available options they could use to bring forth a solid defence in their cases.