Dismissing the government's argument on locus standi, the Court stated: "The authorities cited by both the government and SERAP support the viewpoints canvassed by them. However, we think that the arguments presented by SERAP are more persuasive for the following reasons: first, the doctrine of 'Actio Popularis' developed under Roman law to allow any citizen to challenge a breach of public right in Court was a way of ensuring that the restrictive approach to the issue of standing would not prevent public spirited individuals from challenging a breach of a public right in Court. Second, SERAP citied authorities from around the globe which all concur in the view that in a human rights violation the plaintiff need not be personally affected or have any special interest worthy of protection."
Mahakama pia inayo nafasi nzuri ya kuipa uhai Sheria hii kwa sababu Mahakimu katika Mahakama ya Watotowatakuwa na nafasi ya karibu kabisa kuona namnavifungu mbali mbali vya Sheria hii vinavyofanyakazi, hivyo Kaimu Jaji Mkuu aliwaagiza Mahakama wanaosikiliza kesi za Watoto kuorodheshamapungufu ya Sheriahiina kuhyawasilisha kwenye kamati ya Kanuni ya Jaji Mkuu kwa ajili ya kupendekezakwa Mwanasheria Mkuu wa Serikali kuhusu mabadiliko yaSheria.