hardwood wrote:Ngalaka wrote:In the spirit of good faith, Uhuru should move swiftly and pardon these Doctors.
The law is the law and must be respected by all. Even Ohuru should not interfere with the judiciary. If the courts decide to take a decision e.g. jail someone, Ohuru should not overturn court decisions. In kenya we have complete separation of powers between the 3 arms of govt.
"complete separation of powers is neither possible nor desirable".
Functional overlaps are necessary and normal.
Parliament makes law. So do judges.
The President (executive) addresses Parliament (legislature). The President can declare were with the approval of Parliament. The judiciary sentences but the President can exercise the power of mercy. And Parliament enacts the legislation to provide for the Advisory Committee (on the power of mercy). There is no strict or complete separation.
Don't hang your argument on why doctors union officials are in jail on law which is being applied selectively.