Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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[Subsidiary]
L.N. 117/2013.
THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS AND
FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS) PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE RULES,
2013
PART I—PRELIMINARY
Citation.
1.These rules may be cited as the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of
Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013.
Interpretation.
2. In these rules, unless the context requires otherwise—
“Constitution” means the Constitution of Kenya;
“costs” means lawyers’ fees and other disbursements of the parties but
does not include court fees;
“Court of Appeal” means the Court of Appeal of Kenya established by
Article 164 of the Constitution;
“document” includes––
(a) any publication, or any matter written, expressed, or inscribed on
any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more
than one of those means, that is intended to be used or may be
used for the purpose of recording that matter; and
(b) electronic files;
“friend of the court” is an independent and impartial expert on an issue
which is the subject matter of proceedings but is not party to the case and
serves to benefit the court with their expertise;
“Court” means the High Court of Kenya and includes a subordinate
Court contemplated under Article 23(2) of the Constitution;
“informal documentation” includes any legible document in any
language that is simple, does not conform to any particular form or rules of
grammar and conveys information;
“interested party” means a person or entity that has an identifiable stake
or legal interest or duty in the proceedings before the court but is not a party
to the proceedings or may not be directly involved in the litigation;
“person” includes an individual, organisation, company, association or
any other body of persons whether incorporated or unincorporated;
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