Constitution of the Republic of Malawi
Functions and powers
Chapter X The Ombudsman
- Jurisdiction
- Malawi
- Provision
- 123
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) The office of the Ombudsman may investigate any and all cases where it is alleged that a person has suffered injustice and it does not appear that there is any remedy reasonably available by way of proceedings in a court or by way of appeal from a court or where there is no other practicable remedy. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the powers of the office of the Ombudsman under this section shall not oust the jurisdiction of the courts and the decisions and exercise of powers by the Ombudsman shall be reviewable by the High Court on the application of any person with sufficient interest in a case the Ombudsman has determined.
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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi · malawilii.org · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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