By Chisomo Phiri
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged the police to safeguard the constitutional and legal rights of United Transformation Movement (UTM) secretary general Patricia Kaliati, who is still in custody after her arrest on Thursday for suspected conspiracy to commit a felony.
The human rights organization emphasizes the importance of conducting investigative and legal proceedings fairly, transparently, and strictly in accordance with the law.
In a statement, HRDC notes that Section 42 of the country’s Constitution ensures that every detained person has the right to be promptly informed of the reason for their arrest and to be brought before a court within 48 hours.
Reads part of the statement signed by national coordinator Kelvin Chirwa and chairperson Gift Trapence:“Adhering to due process strengthens our national commitment to human rights and the rule of law, and reinforces public trust in Malawi’s justice system.”
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