Judicial review of legislation

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 1961

Principle established: The court has jurisdiction to review an acting Governor's statutory recognition powers, and statutory power to recognise 'any person' as tribal headman is limited to persons belonging to that specific tribe.

Sierra Leone — Court of Appeal · 1961

Principle established: The court has jurisdiction to determine whether the Governor acted within statutory powers, and statutory authority to recognise a tribal headman extends only to members of that specific tribe.

Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2018

Principle established: The Supreme Court exercises supervisory jurisdiction over the High Court in matters involving judicial review of rulings and interim orders made during election petition proceedings.

Kenya · 2024

Principle established: The Court of Appeal's jurisdiction is restricted to appeals from the High Court and designated tribunals, and it cannot determine the constitutionality of a sentence if not raised as an issue.

Malawi · 2026

Principle established: Judicial review may be granted to challenge the detention of a person beyond the mandatory statutory remand period, and such permission may serve as interim relief pending a full hearing.

Zimbabwe · 2022

Principle established: A permanent stay of criminal proceedings is an exceptional remedy granted only where there is a fundamental breach of the right to a fair trial that cannot be otherwise remedied.

Ghana · 2024

Principle established: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to determine the constitutionality of a Bill passed by Parliament if it is alleged to violate fundamental human rights and freedoms.