TESTING THE LEGALITY OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY

Some prominent jurists and legal commentators are raising questions about the legality of the orders issued by the prime minister under the emergency powers disasters act. The legislation was enacted to enable the government to respond speedily to situations arising out of the covid 19 pandemic. Stanley Lucien reports that the failure of government to get parliament’s approval for any of the 25 orders issued to date, is generating questions about the legality of the orders.