Tag: Legal Reform
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Chief Justice Urges Lawyers to Embrace ADR for Quicker, Fairer Justice
Introduction: A call to adapt Ghana’s Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged lawyers across the country to fully embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He stated that ADR is not a threat to lawyers’ incomes but a practical tool to settle disputes more quickly, reduce court backlogs, and deliver timely justice to all parties involved. The…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Ground in Fight for Judicial Independence
Four IHC Judges Stand Ground in the Battle for Judicial Independence In Islamabad, a notable clash is unfolding within the judiciary as a quartet of Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges refuses to bow to mounting pressure from within their own institution. The developing narrative centers on a concerted effort to safeguard judicial independence, even as…
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Four IHC Judges Stand Their Ground in Fight for Judicial Independence
Background: A Contested Landscape for the Islamabad High Court The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has long been a focal point in Pakistan’s struggle to maintain a balanced and independent judiciary. In recent months, a quartet of judges has emerged as a consolidated voice, insisting on reforms and institutional autonomy despite pressure from within their own…
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Stalin pushes for Constitutional amendment to set Governor bill-clearance timelines amid federalism debate
State Rights and Federalism at the Forefront Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin has intensified the conversation around governance and federalism by urging action on constitutional reform. A day after the Supreme Court delivered an advisory opinion on a Presidential Reference, Stalin asserted that the struggle for state autonomy and true federalism…
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SC Declares Lawyer- Issued Triple Talaq Without Husband’s Signature Not Valid
Overview: The Supreme Court’s Stand on Triple Talaq Notices The Supreme Court recently addressed a controversial practice in which Muslim men authorize lawyers to issue notices announcing a Muslim divorce by ‘talaq’ in a bid to bypass direct confrontation. The bench held that such notices, issued without the husband’s actual signature and consent, do not…
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Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Duty to Uphold Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Violence Against Women: A Global Crisis Rooted in Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights Every year, countless women endure violence that shatters personal safety, family stability, and community trust. The issue is not merely a private problem; it is a global crisis that reflects broader failures in dignity, equality, and human rights. When a woman is…
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Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Governance and Financing for a resilient supply
Introduction: The critical link between water and food security Food security in Africa hinges on a stable, well-managed water supply. With growing population pressures, climate variability, and rapid urbanization, the continent’s agricultural productivity depends on reliable water infrastructure. Yet the current crisis in water governance and funding hampers farmers’ ability to irrigate, store, and distribute…
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Digital Violence Against Women: Global Crisis and Legal Gaps
Overview: A Global Crisis in Digital Violence Digital violence against women is escalating worldwide, driven by abuse that ranges from coordinated harassment to strategic disinformation. Despite growing awareness, nearly half of the world’s women and girls still lack adequate legal protection from online abuse. This gap leaves them vulnerable not only to personal harm but…
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Scotland to Protect Rape Victims During Evidence, Says Lord Advocate
Stronger safeguards for sexual assault victims The Lord Advocate, Scotland’s most senior law officer, has promised that rape victims will be shielded from intrusive cross-examination as the legal system adapts to recent judicial guidance. In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that warned existing Scottish safeguards could imperil the right to a fair trial…
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Epstein Survivor Pushes for Full File Release as New Emails Surface
Background: New Emails Renew Focus on Epstein Case The release of thousands of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has reignited a national conversation about accountability, transparency, and the path to closure for survivors. After House Republicans disclosed a trove of emails and related materials, a chorus of voices—ranging from survivors to legal experts—called for full…