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Judges lobby to LSK: Drop court boycott, embrace dialogue - the-star.co.ke

The article reports that judges in Kenya are urging the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to abandon a planned boycott of the judiciary and instead engage in dialogue. The LSK had previously called for a boycott in protest against perceived judicial overreach and lack of accountability. The judges argue that such a boycott would undermine the independence of the judiciary and hinder the administration of justice. They emphasize the importance of maintaining trust between the legal profession and the judiciary, suggesting that open communication and collaboration are preferable to adversarial actions.

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Judges lobby to LSK: Drop court boycott, embrace dialogue - the-star.co.ke

The article reports that judges in Kenya are urging the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to abandon a planned boycott of the judiciary and instead engage in dialogue. The LSK had previously called for a boycott in protest against perceived judicial overreach and lack of accountability. The judges argue that such a boycott would undermine the independence of the judiciary and hinder the administration of justice. They emphasize the importance of maintaining trust between the legal profession and the judiciary, suggesting that open communication and collaboration are preferable to adversarial actions.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the positions of both the judges and the LSK without overtly favoring one side. It focuses on the call for dialogue and the concerns raised by both parties, providing a balanced view of the situation without using biased language or selective sourcing.

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