Women face justice bottlenecks Formal justice institutions in the

Women face justice bottlenecks Formal justice institutions in the

Formal justice institutions in the country are deemed alien and inaccessible to the majority especially vulnerable populations like women. This phenomenon is as a result of some prevalent challenges such as corruption, lack of awareness, high legal costs, abuse of authority, and court delays that limit access to the justice system. However, a new report by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has revealed some cultural norms and practices a…