Tag: Legal Reform
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Judicial Independence in Namibia: Safeguards for Competence and Autonomy
Introduction: The Promise of an Independent Judiciary Public discourse around the independence and competence of Namibia’s judges has intensified in recent years. A well-functioning judiciary requires more than compliance with the law; it must be insulated from political pressure while maintaining high professional standards. This article outlines the safeguards Namibia has in place to protect…
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Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Malaba to Retire in May, Ending a Controversial Tenure
Overview: A Long Tenure Concludes Chief Justice Luke Malaba will retire on May 15, 2026, marking the end of a 15-year stint at the helm of Zimbabwe’s judiciary. His career has spanned landmark decisions, constitutional disputes, and a period of intense political and legal scrutiny. In a formal statement released on January 17, 2026, the…
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NJC Recommends 35 New Judges, Oyewole for Supreme Court: What This Means for Nigeria’s Judiciary
Overview: NJC’s Landmark Recommendation The National Judicial Council (NJC) has submitted a landmark recommendation, identifying 36 candidates for top judicial roles across Nigeria. Among these is Justice Joseph Oyewole, the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, who is being considered for appointment to the Supreme Court. The move reflects the NJC’s ongoing…
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Kenya’s Constitution: Refine It, Don’t Rush to 2027
Introduction: A call for thoughtful constitutional refinement Since the 2010 Constitution, Kenya has made notable progress in governance, citizen participation, and the decentralization of power. Yet the journey toward a more robust democracy is ongoing. The drive to reach the 2027 political milestones should not eclipse the imperative to refine the constitutional framework in a…
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Op-ed: Refine Kenya’s Constitution, Not Rush to 2027
The Case for Refinement Since the landmark promulgation of Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, the nation has made meaningful strides in governance, citizen participation, and the decentralization of power. Yet the journey is ongoing. A rush toward the 2027 elections, without deliberate refinement of the constitutional framework, risks entrenching gaps rather than closing them. This op-ed argues…
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The Divorce Debate in the Philippines: Why Not a People’s Referendum?
The Philippine Conundrum: Why No Divorce? The Philippines stands apart in Asia for maintaining a legal framework where divorce remains absent from civil law. While many neighboring countries have modernized family law to recognize marital dissolution in some form, the Philippines has held onto a framework that treats marriage as indissoluble except in limited religious…
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Epstein Victims Press Congress to Force Full DOJ Release of All Files
Victims Push for Complete Transparency Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein are intensifying calls for full transparency from the U.S. Department of Justice. In recent interviews and public statements, victims argued that the agency’s handling and partial release of investigative files hinder accountability and obstruct the path to long-awaited justice. They are urging Congress to enact measures…
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2025 in Review: Joy Prime’s Prime Insight Analyzes a Year of Legal Battles and Economic Shifts
Overview: A year in flux As 2025 draws to a close, Joy Prime’s Prime Insight delivers a comprehensive post-mortem of a year defined by dramatic legal battles, sweeping economic policy shifts, and a renewed crackdown on environmental degradation. The show examines how decisions made in capitals, courthouses, and boardrooms impacted everyday life, from household budgets…
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Pretty Birds and Silly Moos: The Women Behind the Sex Discrimination Act
Introduction: The Quiet Architects of Reform The Sex Discrimination Act is often remembered as a landmark of British social history, a statute that began to level the playing field for women in work, education, and public life. But behind the formal procedures and parliamentary debates were a network of women who carried the ideas forward…
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Pretty birds and silly moos: the women behind the Sex Discrimination Act
Overview The Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 is often remembered as a landmark moment in UK social history. While legislation can be credited to politicians and lawyers, its passage was propelled by a generation of women who challenged entrenched norms, fought for fair treatment, and pressed for concrete protections in the workplace and beyond. This…