Tag: Justice System
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Woman and Secret Lover Jailed for Plot to Kill Husband in Wales
Overview of the Case A woman and her secret lover have been sentenced to a combined 19 years in prison after plotting to kill her husband in Wales. The case raised questions about love, betrayal, and the lengths some individuals will go to to change their lives. The court heard how Michelle Mills, 46, and…
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Saudi Arabia Sets New Death Penalty Record With 340 Executions in 2025
Saudi Arabia Breaks Its Own Record for Executions in a Single Year Saudi Arabia appears to have set a new benchmark in the use of capital punishment, tallying 340 executions in 2025, according to an AFP report. The latest figures come as authorities confirmed three more executions on a recent Monday, pushing the yearly total…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Term: What It Means for Brazil’s Democracy
Background: The Sentence and the Coup Attempt Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted for leading a coup attempt aimed at overturning the 2022 election results. The ruling, handed down by Brazil’s courts after a lengthy inquiry, cited intent to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power and to…
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Chief Justice Urges Lawyers to Embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chief Justice calls for a shift toward Alternative Dispute Resolution In a bold statement to the legal community, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged lawyers nationwide to embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a practical, modern path to resolving disputes. The call, delivered during a high-profile session with jurists and practicing lawyers, stressed that ADR is…
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Judge Cautions Chiefs Against Handling Criminal Cases Under ADR in Asogli State
Background: ADR and the Asogli State The discussion centers on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms within the Asogli State, a traditional region in Ghana known for its influential chieftaincy system. ADR techniques, including mediation and arbitration, have gained traction as faster, more amicable routes for resolving civil disputes. However, their applicability to…
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Chief Justice Reviews Progress on Judicial Reforms
Overview of the Session In Islamabad, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi chaired the eighth interactive progress review session focused on judicial reforms at the Supreme Court. The gathering brought together notable figures including Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar, Chairman of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), along with senior officials, technical experts, and section heads. The forum…
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Abaribe: Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Sentence Reflects Perceived Injustice in Nigeria
Introduction Enyinnaya Abaribe, the senator representing Abia South, has said that the life imprisonment handed to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was both predictable and indicative of deeper issues in Nigeria’s justice system. Abaribe’s remarks come in the wake of a federal high court ruling that many observers say…
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Judge Orders Grand Jury Materials to Comey’s Lawyers Amid Probe Missteps
Overview: A Turning Point in the Comey Controversy A federal judge on Monday ordered the release of grand jury materials to the lawyers representing James Comey, the former FBI director, while signaling serious concerns about the way prosecutors handled charges tied to the investigation. The ruling follows allegations that a top federal prosecutor with ties…
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Lagos State Clarifies Baba Ijesha Case: Not Freed, Claimed Jail Term Completed
Overview: What Lagos State Confirmed The Lagos State government has reiterated that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, did not gain release from custody through an acquittal. Officials say the actor completed his prison term, and recent social media posts suggesting he was freed after an appellate ruling are inaccurate. This clarification…
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Prisoner Release Errors Prompt MoJ Scrutiny and Pressure
Overview: 91 Prisoner Freed by Mistake in seven months New data from the Ministry of Justice shows that 91 prisoners were freed in error between April 1 and October 31. The figures, disclosed as ministers confront mounting scrutiny over ongoing high-profile manhunts, underscore concerns about the accuracy of release decisions, the effectiveness of verification processes,…