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Review of Gender-Related Laws This programme began in September, 2001 and seeks to review thematic areas identified as gender-related. The first phase involved reviewing the Wills and Inheritance Act (Cap. 10:01) and was completed in December, 2003. The Commission embarked on the second phase of the programme which involved reviewing laws on marriage and divorce. The second phase was completed in December, 2005. The Commission has commenced the third and final phase of the programme which involves the development of a statute to regulate gender equality. It is envisaged that the gender equality statute will, inter alia, provide for cross-cutting matters of gender equality including, but not restricted to, education, political participation and promotion of visibility of women in the public sphere. List of Documents and Reports Produced Report of the Law Commission on the Review of the Wills and Inheritance Act Overview and Issues of Gender-Based Law Reform in Malawi Discussion Paper on Laws on Marriage and Divorce in Malawi Report of the Law Commission on the Review of Laws on Marriage and Divorce Discussion Paper on the Development of a Gender Equality Statute
Chairperson of Commission
The special Law Commission will hold elections for a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson during its plenary of 20th to 24th February, 2006. Programme Officers Mr. Chikosa Silungwe Mrs. Fiona Mwale Mr. Chizaso Nyirongo
List of Commissioners First phase: Mrs. M. Makhambera - Chairperson Mrs. I. Matenje - Deputy Chairperson Hon. Justice E.M. Singini, SC - Law Commissioner Dr . L. Binauli Mrs. Makoko Chirwa Ms. O. M'Chaju-Liwewe Mrs. G.L. Hiwa Mrs. N.Kanyongolo Mr. D. Maliro Mr. R. Nyekanyeka (now deceased) Mrs. B. Sefu Mr. I. Kankhumbwa (now deceased)
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