governance
Rule of Law, Justice and Security
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The rule of law is the bedrock of Chakwera’s vision of a just society. The administration has focused on reforming the justice system to ensure access, speed, and fairness.
Significant investment has gone into modernizing courts, supporting legal aid, and strengthening citizen security.
Problems to be solved
Backlog of court cases due to under-resourced judiciary
Limited legal access for rural and marginalized populations
Rising crime rates in urban centers and border areas
Opportunities to unlock
Digitized judiciary operations to fast-track cases
Expanded Legal Aid Bureau services across the country
Construction of judicial infrastructure including the ongoing state-of-the-art Judicial Complex project in Lilongwe