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We have powers to gag you, CJ Maraga tells MPs

Chief Justice David Maraga

Chief Justice David Maraga has ended debate on alleged Judiciary's interference with parliamentary proceedings, saying courts have a constitutional right to gag legislative organs when they are handling quasi-judicial proceedings.

Justice Maraga waded in a debate that has seen the Legislature clash with the Judiciary over the principle of separation of powers, ruling that the High Court has authority to stop anybody handling a quasi-judicial duty, if convinced that the right process of justice is not followed.

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