Justice Bahati Mwamuye’s decision this week in HSA, AMO, TA & Another Vs Attorney General on the prosecution of adolescents under the Sexual Offences Act is a welcome relief.

In a landmark ruling, Kenya’s High Court has declared that young people should no longer face criminal prosecution for consensual under-age sexual relationships, a decision rights…

The High Court has barred criminalisation of consensual adolescent relationships, calling it unconstitutional and harmful to young people’s rights.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye’s decision this week in HSA, AMO, TA & Another Vs Attorney General on the prosecution of adolescents under the Sexual Offences Act is a welcome relief.