By Chisomo Phiri
The Constitutional Court sitting in Blantyre has today adjourned the same- sex decriminalization review to May 23, 2023.
Before adjournment, Justice Mandala Mambulasa recused himself after the State asked him to step down from the case as he previously made his stand on the issue.
On the other hand,defense lawyers and friends of the court represented by Chikondi Chijozi objected to the application unfounded for falling short to cite the law.
State Prosecutor Victor Jere said the recusal of the judge will preserve the integrity of the Judge and the entire judicial system.
In the matter, two cases are involved where first claimant, a Dutch, Wim Akster is being accused of sexually abusing nine children at his orphanage in Blantyre.
The second case is about a transgender individual from Mangochi, Jana Gonani.
However, the court is expected to rule whether to criminalise or decriminalise those involved in same- sex activities in the country.
