CJ Maraga’s statement dated February 7th 2018 reads:

Courts are temples of justice and the place of refuge for those seeking protection. They must never be despoiled either through physical transgressions or blatant disregard of their pronouncements,

It further states that:

Compliance with court orders is not an option for any individual or institution. Neither is it a favour to be doled out to the judiciary. Rather, it is a crucial matter of constitutional and civic obligation, judges and magistrates are at liberty to invoke the legal avenues available to enforce those orders.

This statement comes after the police failed to release Miguna Miguna from JKIA