Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Enforcement Mechanisms in Domestic Courts: A Comparative Analysis of Human Rights Law Implementation in Kenya

Oluoch Nyamwaya, Strathmore University Kipruto Mativo, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi Otombo Mwangi, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18900004
Published: August 20, 2009

Abstract

The enforcement of human rights law in domestic courts is critical for ensuring compliance with international standards and promoting social justice. An empirical comparative study involving legal databases, court records, interviews with judges and lawyers, and thematic analysis of judicial decisions. Human Rights Law cases in Kenya face significant procedural hurdles, particularly related to the prompt issuance of interim orders and enforcement actions against non-compliant parties. The current system requires strengthening mechanisms for timely intervention and compliance monitoring to enhance human rights protection effectively. Implementing a specialized court unit focused on rapid resolution of Human Rights Law cases, alongside training for judges in efficient enforcement procedures.

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Oluoch Nyamwaya, Kipruto Mativo, Otombo Mwangi (2009). Enforcement Mechanisms in Domestic Courts: A Comparative Analysis of Human Rights Law Implementation in Kenya. African Property Law Journal, Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18900004

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African jurisprudencecomparative lawhuman rightsjudicial activismlegal pluralismrule of lawstate courts

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