Justice Mandala Mambulasa has recused himself in a case in which the High Court sitting as a Constitution Court in Blantyre is hearing legality of same sex laws.
Mambulasa’s recusal followed an application that lawyer Victor Jere, who is representing Director of Public Prosecutions, made in the morning.
In the application, Jere said Mambulasa has previously written some publications on his stand on same sex issues.
The case has since been adjourned to May 23,2023.
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.
The court is expected to rule whether to criminalise or decriminalise those involved in same sex activities.
Source:Times
