The case that was filed by against police officers challenging their conduct during last year’s demonstrations will now proceed to full hearing.
This is after the high court on Thursday dismissed an application by the police seeking to dismiss the case by LSK.
Justice Lawrence Mugambi in his ruling said the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the matter, dismissing a preliminary objection filed by the police.
Justice Mugambi said that the Police Act does not specify the relief to be granted to a complainant if a complaint against an officer is upheld, apart from disciplinary action against the police. He further noted that the existing mechanisms cannot adequately address issues related to fundamental freedoms.
“The upshot is that this preliminary objection has no merit and is dismissed in its entirety,” the judge ruled.
LSK moved to court in June last year, seeking accountability for the officers involved in the killing of Rex Masai.
They also want the court to bar the Inspector General of Police from deploying officers in civilian clothes to quell protests, among other orders.
