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How to Watch the SCORK #BBIAppeal opinion tomorrow @katibainstitute
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The full SCORK bench of seven heard the seven broad issues raised in the appeal. The court's decision will be that of a majority of judges (at least four judges) on each issue. Decision could be unanimous or split several ways. 2/9 #BBIAppeal
Issue 1: Applicability of the Basic Structure Doctrine in Kenya; whether the Basic Structure of the Constitution can only be altered through the primary constituent power. Meaning of primary constituent power. 3/9
Justice Kairu on #BBIRulling
1. Is the basic structure doctrine applicable in Kenya?
Answer:Yes it is.
Appeal on that ground dismissed. More grounds to be covered.
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1. Is the basic structure doctrine applicable in Kenya?
Answer:Yes it is.
Appeal on that ground dismissed. More grounds to be covered.
#BBIAppeal
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Justice Kairu also says that there are no eternity clauses in the constitution #BBIAppealJudgement
I deeply appreciate the detail with which Justice Tuyot is taking us through his analysis, but this is shredding the nerves. #BBIJudgment
I think Justice Tuyot is accepting the doctrine of primary constituent power and the basic structure.
Yes, he has!
Now he's going into what constitutes the basic structure.
Now he's going into what constitutes the basic structure.
