Tag: Access to Justice
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Judiciary Accountability: Strides in Access to Justice
Overview: A People-Centered Justice System The judiciary, under the leadership of Chief Justice Martha Koome, has announced a series of reforms aimed at building an accountable, people-centered justice system. The focus is on enforcing ethical standards, safeguarding the public from misconduct, and expanding access to timely and fair legal processes. These changes come amid a…
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Judiciary Advances Accountability and Access to Justice under Chief Justice Koome
Overview: A People-Centered Justice Reform The judiciary has reported major strides toward a more accountable and people-centered system, with Chief Justice Martha Koome underscoring reforms designed to strengthen ethical standards and shield the public from misconduct. The recent updates signal a comprehensive shift in how courts operate, how justice is accessed, and how accountability is…
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Kenyan Judiciary Reels in Accountability and Access to Justice, Says Chief Justice Koome
Introduction: A People-Centered Reform Agenda In a decisive push toward a more accountable and accessible justice system, Kenya’s Judiciary has reported major strides under the leadership of Chief Justice Martha Koome. The reforms emphasize ethical standards, accountability for misconduct, and expanded access to justice for all citizens. As legal institutions recalibrate to meet contemporary expectations,…
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Chief Justice Leads Progress Review on Judicial Reforms at Supreme Court
Overview In Islamabad, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the eighth interactive progress review session at the Supreme Court. The gathering brought together senior judiciary officials, including Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, Chairman of the National Judicial Administrative Complex (NJAC), along with technical experts and section heads. The purpose of the meeting was to assess the ongoing…
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Could AI Create Judges Without Law Degrees? Singapore Trials and the Future of Justice
Is a future with non-lawyer judges feasible in Singapore? Singapore has long been at the forefront of judicial tech adoption. From AI-assisted case summaries to speeding up motor-accident claim processing, the city-state has embraced tools that enhance efficiency without undermining core legal principles. The question now is whether artificial intelligence could extend its reach to…
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Justice Must Travel Beyond Courtrooms To People Living On The Margins: Justice Surya Kant At NALSA East-Zone Conference
Justice Beyond Courtrooms: A Call to Reach the Margins In a forceful speech at the NALSA East-Zone Regional Conference in Sonapur, Guwahati, Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Justice Surya Kant urged that the justice system should travel beyond the doors of courtrooms and actively reach those living…
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Justice Must Travel Beyond Courtrooms to People Living on the Margins: Key Takeaways from the NALSA East-Zone Conference
Justice Beyond Courtrooms: A Call to Reach the Margins In a landmark address at the NALSA East-Zone Regional Conference in Sonapur, Guwahati, Supreme Court judge and Executive Chairman Justice Surya Kant urged that India’s justice system must move beyond the confines of courtrooms. He emphasized that true justice is measured by its reach into the…