Lilongwe informal traders challenge eviction and confiscation of goods

SALC & CHREAA: On 5 June 2023, the High Court of Malawi granted leave for judicial review to challenge the Lilongwe by-laws evicting informal traders from plying their trade on the streets and confiscating their goods. On 30 June 2013, the High Court will hear an application for an interim order (injunction) restricting the City Council from evicting informal traders from the streets without allocating them a place of business and confiscating their goods.

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Date:
15 June, 2023

Type of Update:
In the Courts
In the News
Updates from our Partners

Themes:
Courts Systems
Human Rights
Petty Offences
Use of Public Spaces

Countries:
Malawi

Regions:
Africa

Campaign Partners:
Centre for Human Rights Education Advice and Assistance
Southern Africa Litigation Centre

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