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Mpofu arrest : Abuse of State resources to settle political scores
THE arrest of MDC Alliance lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu on allegations of defeating or obstructing the course of justice, so soon in the wake of the abduction and torture of party officials Cecilia Chimbiri, Joanah Mamombe and Netsai Marova appears like another case of abuse of State apparatus to
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Zondo asks the ConCourt to order Zuma to answer questions at state capture commission | News24
Former president Jacob Zuma has been subpoenaed to twice appear before the state capture inquiry in January and February.
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How long will Newsom have one-man rule? - Black Voice News
In summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been governing under an emergency decree for eight months but one judge says he’s crossed the line by ignoring state laws. California has been a one-party state for the last decade, with Democratic governors and supermajorities in both legislative houses
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Convicted Registrar of Deeds expected to resume duties - Stabroek News
Plans are afoot for Registrar of Deeds Azeena Baksh who was earlier this year found guilty of paying herself just over $4.5M, to resume her duties. The article Convicted Registrar of Deeds expected to resume duties appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Sierra Leone’s consumer protection laws strengthened – will consumers have faith in the justice system?
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 August 2020: Sierra Leoneans may be among the most discerning and 'shopping savvy' group of consumers on the continent but few understand their legal rights, let alone have confidence in the country's legal system when it comes to seeking justice after parting with their
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Robert L. Brokenburr: Civil Rights Activist & First Black Elected to Indiana Senate
Robert L. Brokenburr made history in 1940 by becoming the first African-American elected to the Indiana
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Rwanda: Court of Appeal President Outlines Challenges in Criminal Justice
[New Times] A new criminal policy that is being reviewed by the Cabinet will usher in changes that will turn around how judges make their final decisions and contribute to the much-needed alternatives to prison sentences, justice stakeholders were told last week.
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Helen Suzman Foundation's application for leave to appeal in matter against Parliament dismissed | News24
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria has turned down an application for leave to appeal by the Helen Suzman Foundation.
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Angolan Government Reopens Libraries, Cinemas, Theatres
Luanda — After 59 days closed, due to the State of Emergency decreed by the President of the Republic on March 27, Angolan government is to reopen museums, libraries, media libraries, cinemas, theatres, monuments and similar establishments on July
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Dr Alexis must withdraw his remarks about this case before the CCJ
Yesterday’s Sunday Edition of the Guyana Chronicle’s, lead headline loudly screams, `Dr. Francis Alexis, QC says PPP/C appeal to the CCJ has no real prospect of
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Chief Election Officer is subordinate to GECOM
Lowenfield will be appropriately advised in due course that a singular reference to an officer in the Constitution does not make you a “Constitutional Officer” without the attendant provisions defining the office such as its genesis, its primary function, and protections distinct from the ordinary
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Regional court dismisses case against Dar’s new parties law
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has declined to halt enforcement of disputed provisions of the Tanzania Political Parties (Amendment) Act, 2019, as petitioned by leaders of opposition
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Rand Paul’s Indifference to Lynching Seen In His Continued Delay of Vital Legislation
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Civil Rights Bill Passed
Civil Rights Bill passed over the presidents veto. The bill conferred citizenship on Blacks and gave them the same right, in every State and Territory... as is enjoyed by white citizens.
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HPCSA to approach presidency regarding criminal matter against doctors | News24
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) plans to take the matter about the death of Dr Abdulhay Munshi to the presidency.
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Uganda: Pastor Rejects Shs182b Award, Wants More Money
A pastor who was last week awarded Shs182 billion through court has rejected the award and petitioned the Court of Appeal, demanding more money in compensation for loss of his business after the cancellation of his permit for sand mining in Lwera, Kalungu
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Man who killed neighbour secures manslaughter verdict, reduced sentence - Stabroek News
The Court of Appeal yesterday upheld a challenge to the murder conviction of Mark Assing and substituted a manslaughter verdict and a lower sentence for the killing of his
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Black Attorney Selected As 2020 “Litigator of the Year” By the American Institute of Trial Lawyers - The New York Beacon
Nationwide— Every year, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers chooses a handful of the nation’s leading attorneys to receive their “Litigator of the Year” award. Attorney Zulu Ali received this award for 2020. The American Institute of Trial Lawyers is a professional organization that accepts
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Congress passed the first Enforcement Act which
Congress passed the first Enforcement Act which provided stiff penalties for public officials and private citizens who deprived citizens of the suffrage and civil rights. The measure authorized the use of the U.S. Army to protect the rights of Blacks.
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5 unlawfully detained under SOE to seek damages
LAWYERS for the five men who challenged the State on the legality of their detention under the recently ended states of emergency (SOEs) say they will now begin the process of getting a final edict from the courts to determine just how much the State will have to fork out to compensate the men.This
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Robert L. Brokenburr: Civil Rights Activist & First Black Elected to Indiana Senate
Robert L. Brokenburr made history in 1940 by becoming the first African-American elected to the Indiana Senate. Except for a one two-year hiatus, he served continuously until 1964. He was an active legislator, especially in the area of civil rights, and the laws.  Brokenburr was born in Virginia in
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Court allows Dlamini-Zuma leave to appeal blanket invalidity of lockdown regulations | News24
Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will be allowed to appeal the "blanket" declaration of invalidity of the regulations governing the lockdown, but has 10 days in which to amend those which the court found to be irrational.
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Changing the World
George Floyd’s six-year-old daughter Gianna looked on quizzically while her mother gave a heart wrenching description of what the death of her father would mean throughout the
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Immigration Corner | Can a citizenship denial be appealed?
Dear Mrs Huntington, I have a friend who went, through a lawyer, to do his United States (US) citizenship interview in January 2019. However, the lawyer did not present himself with my friend at the interview. This is his third time applying for...
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Gauteng government wont appeal SCA ruling on Tshwane
The Gauteng provincial government has withdrawn administrators in Tshwane following its loss at the Supreme Court of Appeal.
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Nandlall criticizes Alexis over report saying PPP appeal likely to fail
Attorney Anil Nandlall today rapped Grenadian Queen’s Counsel, Dr Francis Alexis for remarks attributed to him in today’s Guyana Chronicle that a PPP appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice over a Guyana Court of Appeal ruling has no “real prospect of
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Sudan: Hamduok - Endorsement and Amendments to Laws Important Step
[SNA] Khartoum -- Transitional Prime Minister, Dr. Abdulla Hamdouk has described the endorsement and amendment to some laws on the way of reform of judicial system in the country.
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Renegotiating the Petroleum Contract - Stabroek News
Paragraph 4.130 of the Budget Speech states emphatically that the PPP/C will “immediately engage the oil and gas companies in better contract administration/renegotiation”. The article Renegotiating the Petroleum Contract appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Dlamini-Zuma: Minister faces another court battle for violating Constitution
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Lowenfield fails to deliver elections report, seeks guidance on request - Stabroek News
Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield has failed to meet the deadline set by Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairperson Claudette Singh for the submission of a report on the results of the March 2 elections, saying that he needs “clarifications” in order to facilitate a lawful
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