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on May 5, 2023
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We have been informed that, during the pendency of the case at the Federal Court, the MACC mounted an investigation against Judge Nazlan, for allegedly violating the Judges Code of Ethics. This allegation had also been raised by Najib Razak in the above-mentioned Federal Court case and was twice dismissed by the Federal Court. The […]

FEATURE
on May 2, 2023
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We are aware that Judge Nazlan presided over the SRC trial in which the former Prime Minister, Dato Sri Najib Razak (“Najib Razak”), was found guilty and was sentenced to twelve years imprisonment with a fine. We are also aware that Judge Nazlan’s decision has been upheld on appeal by the Court of Appeal, and […]

FEATURE
on May 2, 2023
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For democracy to flourish, informed and tolerant debate is essential. Contrary views must be respected. Some events have occurred in Zimbabwe which cause concern to the CLA. The Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Bill which has passed Parliament has attracted much comment. The CLA considers the PVO Bill to be inconsistent with the Constitution of Zimbabwe […]

FEATURE
on Apr 11, 2023
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During the election petition proceedings, Mr. Kyagulanyi made an application to file additional documents out of time, which application was denied by the majority of the court with Justice Kisaakye giving a dissenting opinion that Mr. Kyagulanyi had not been given adequate time to present his case. Justice Kisaakye was obstructed from reading out her […]

FEATURE
on Apr 3, 2023
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This declaration reemphasises the importance to the rule of law of a functioning independent Judiciary, properly funded and comprised of appropriately appointed judges. In addition, an independent legal profession is critical to democracy, enabling government and public entities to be held to account. This meeting of Commonwealth Bar Leaders was an inaugural event for the […]

FEATURE
on Mar 1, 2023
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The CLA is dedicated to unifying lawyers from across the Commonwealth, promoting the rule of law, and supporting an independent and effective legal profession throughout its member countries. Mbeneka has been a Council Member of the CLA since 2019 and has also served as a former Council Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK). […]

FEATURE
on Mar 1, 2023
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This prestigious award recognises the outstanding contribution of an individual or organisation to furthering the rule of law, and the CLA and LexisNexis honour Ms Melinda Janki for her sustained and resolute efforts to promote the rule of law within her home jurisdiction of Guyana and on the international stage. Melinda Janki is an international […]

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on Jan 29, 2023
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Thulani was gunned down by masked gunmen in his home in Eswatini whilst watching television with his family on the evening of Saturday 21st January 2023. Thulani’s death also follows a deadly crackdown on of pro-democracy protests in the country in June 2021. The Commonwealth Lawyers Association note that the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles adopted […]