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The commitment was highlighted during a meeting at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in Lilongwe today.<\/p>\n<p>Mvalo detailed the progress made by the current administration, including extensive public consultations. He noted that the Parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee had toured all three regions of the country to gather citizens\u2019 views, with the majority supporting the abolition of capital punishment.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister also underlined the importance of learning from Zambia, which abolished the death penalty in 2023. An exchange visit between Malawian and Zambian parliamentarians helped to provide critical insights into the legislative process and public consensus building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe do not want to leave anyone behind on this matter because laws are about serving people,\u201d Mvalo emphasized, adding that the Ministry had conducted consultative conferences with stakeholders to ensure a broad consensus before drafting the bill for parliamentary consideration.<\/p>\n<p>In response, High Commissioner Perera commended Malawi\u2019s progress, describing it as a vital step toward human rights and justice reform. She also praised Malawi for ratifying a treaty on intellectual property that recognizes and protects indigenous knowledge, teachings, and cultures.<\/p>\n<p>Perera extended offers for educational scholarships in Australia, targeting key sectors such as legislative drafting and mining. She also reiterated her country\u2019s readiness to support Malawi\u2019s democratic processes, particularly the 2025 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>Malawi has not carried out an execution since 1992. President Lazarus Chakwera commuted all death sentences to life imprisonment, marking a significant shift in the country\u2019s approach to criminal justice.<\/p>\n<p>The abolition of the death penalty aligns with Malawi\u2019s broader commitment to upholding human rights and fostering justice reform, signaling a progressive move in the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Malawi<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Malawi. Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo has reaffirmed Malawi\u2019s determination to abolish the death penalty, a move welcomed by the Australian High Commissioner to Malawi, Minoli Perera. 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