Malawi Police Seek to Overturn Judicial Review Order

The High Court Civil Division in Lilongwe is set to hear an application by the Malawi Police Service on January 28, 2026, seeking to discharge an earlier order that granted permission for judicial review and an injunction in a case where 11 applicants challenged their arrests. The Police, through the Attorney General, argue that the applicants lack an arguable case and that no constitutional or legal rights were violated. The outcome of this hearing could have significant implications for the balance between law enforcement authority and individual rights in Malawi.