Tag: Legal Reform
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Mass Review to Right Past Wrongs: Police Errors Prompt Review of Grooming Gang Cases
Overview: A National Commitment to Justice A sweeping national initiative is underway to review thousands of grooming gang cases where police errors are believed to have hindered prosecutions. The effort, announced by national prosecutors and police oversight bodies, seeks to identify instances where investigative gaps, missteps, or procedural failures may have allowed perpetrators to avoid…
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Lino Anguzu Appointed New Director of Public Prosecutions in Uganda
New Leadership for Uganda’s Prosecution Service President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced a significant leadership change in Uganda’s prosecution arm. Lino Anguzu has been appointed as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), stepping into a role that guides the country’s criminal justice strategy and prosecutions. The announcement signals continuity in administrative strength at the…
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Sowore Slams Nigeria’s Justice System After Kuje Prison Release
Overview: Sowore’s Release and Charged Reactions Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has publicly criticised what he calls a “broken and sold” justice system in Nigeria, in the wake of his release from Kuje Prison. Following a period of detention related to the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, Sowore was granted bail and regained…
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Sowore Faults Nigerian Justice System: Broken and Sold
Former presidential candidate speaks out after Kuje release Nigerian human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has used his release from Kuje Prison to lift the veil on what he calls a “broken and sold” justice system in Nigeria. After being remanded at the Kuje correctional facility and meeting bail conditions, Sowore’s statements…
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Ireland Needs a National Will Register, Says Royal London Ireland
Why a national will register matters Royal London Ireland is calling on the Government to establish a national wills register, arguing that such a system is a standard feature in most European countries. The aim is simple but powerful: make it easier for families to locate a loved one’s will after death, reducing delays, stress,…
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Singapore Proposes Caning for Scammers: New Sentencing Framework Announced
Singapore Moves to Cane Scammers and Syndicate Recruiters Singapore is advancing a controversial approach in its ongoing battle against scams by proposing mandatory caning for scammers and for members and recruiters of scam syndicates. The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, introduced in Parliament on October 14, 2024, would expand the use of caning as a…
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Remulla vows swift action on DPWH, Pharmally cases as new Ombudsman
New Ombudsman Promises Fast-Track Reforms and Targeted Probes In a move that signals a sharpened focus on high-stakes corruption cases, newly sworn Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla vowed to speed up the resolution of pending matters and prioritize investigations into alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the controversial Pharmally deal.…
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Marcos: Building Airtight Cases Against Corrupt Officials through Due Process
Marcos Calls for Airtight Cases, Grounded in Due Process President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stressed the need for airtight cases against corrupt officials, warning that rushing weak or incomplete evidence to court could do more harm than good. His remarks come as the public grows increasingly restless over perceived systemic corruption in infrastructure projects, notably…
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IHC CJ Issues Contempt Warning to Imaan Mazari Over ‘Dictator’ Remark
Background of the Incident The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has found itself in the spotlight following a contentious interaction between Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and renowned rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir. During a session, Mazari referred to the Chief Justice as a “dictator,” prompting immediate backlash from the court, which has now warned…
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The Controversy Surrounding Prosecutor General’s Comments on Iwao Hakamada
Understanding the Hakamada Case The case of Iwao Hakamada, who was wrongfully convicted for the murder of four family members, is one of Japan’s most notorious miscarriages of justice. After spending nearly 50 years on death row, he was exonerated in 2014 when new evidence emerged during a retrial. This moment sparked significant debate about…