STATUTES OF GENERAL APPLICATION Kenyan Law does not define the phrase “Statutes of General Application”. However, the phrase is used to describe certain Statutes enacted by the UK parliament to regulate the inhabitants of UK generally. These Statutes are recognized Read More …
Month: September 2020
FUNCTIONS OF PARLIAMENT
FUNCTIONS OF PARLIAMENT 1. Controls government spending 2. Critical function 3. Legislative functions HOW TO MAKE THE LAW MAKING PROCESS EFFECTIVE 1. M.Ps should consult constituents on a regular basis. 2. Subdivision of large constituencies. 3. Establishment of offices in Read More …
THE LAW MAKING PROCESS
Under Sec 30 of the Constitution, the legislative power of the republic is vested in the parliament of Kenya which consists of the president and the National Assembly. Under Sec 31 of the Constitution, the National Assembly consists of: a) Read More …
ALL OTHER WRITTEN LAWS (STATUTE LAW/ LEGISLATION/ACTS OF PARLIAMENT)
This is law made by parliament directly in exercise of the legislative power conferred upon it by the Constitution. The product of parliament‟s legislative process is an Act of Parliament e.g. The Mining Act4. Sec 3(1) (b) of the Judicature Read More …
THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA
This is a body of the basic rules and principles by which a society has resolved to govern itself or regulate its affairs. It contains the agreed contents of the political system. It sets out the basic structure of government. Read More …
SOURCES OF LAW
The phrase sources of law literally means where rules of law are found. However, the phrase has been used in a variety of senses. It has been used to describe: i. The origins of the rules and principles which constitute Read More …
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND THE LAW
Principles that have to be followed by a professional accountant include: a)Integrity It refers to the character of the accountant. The accountant should be one who is of unquestionable morals, honest, trustworthy and forthright. b)Professional Independence This refers to the Read More …
THE RULE OF LAW
The concept of the Rule of Law is a framework developed by Dicey on the basis of the English Legal system. It is also described as the due process. According to Dicey, rule of law comprises three distinct conceptions namely: Read More …
CLASSIFICATION/ TYPES OF LAW
Law may be classified as: 1. Written and Unwritten. 2. Municipal (National) and International. 3. Public and Private. 4. Substantive and Procedural. 5. Criminal and Civil. WRITTEN LAW This is codified law. These are rules that have been reduced to Read More …
FUNCTIONS/PURPOSES OF LAW
1. It promotes peaceful coexistence/ maintenance of law and order/ prevents anarchy 2. It is a standard setting and control mechanism. Law sets standards of behaviour and conduct in various areas such as manufacturing, construction, trade e.g. The law also Read More …