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Bukky Shonibare highlights the misuse of the Cybercrimes Act in Daniel Ojukwu's arrest, stressing the urgent need for legal reforms to protect press freedom and prevent unjust detentions of journalists in Nigeria. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dJYsPUEv

#AfricaUpdate: In May, ARIPO held a three-day training session in Nairobi, Kenya focusing on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement. The training aimed to raise awareness and share best enforcement practices in response to global piracy and counterfeiting. Read more here: https://buff.ly/45NTv9X #adamsadamslaw #africanlawfirm #realiseafricanenterprise

Locus Standi in Human Rights Enforcement: Legal Standing for Individuals, Groups, and Associations In today's quote we look at the decision of The Uganda Journalists Association v The Attorney General & 9 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 64 of 2021) [2024] UGHCCD 190 (13 November 2024) Read full decision https://lnkd.in/dzxqWvWS #LawpointUgandaDailyQuote

Criminals seeking to flee to other countries can be brought to justice through the European Arrest Warrant. But there are practical challenges to ensuring their rights are fully respected.   A new report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights identifies these real-life challenges, how countries address them and suggests improvements. These include: 👌Fair treatment ⚖️Better legal assistance ℹ️More readily understood information 🗣️Better quality interpretation and translation.   To find out more see: https://lnkd.in/dBUSCcRv #EURightsAgency #eaw #fundamentalrights #europeanarrestwarrant

Naa Koryoo’s unlawful detention is not only a violation of her fundamental rights but also an affront to the principles of justice and democracy. We urgently call on the IGP and relevant authorities to immediately release Naa Koryoo and ensure her safety. Her detention without due process is unacceptable and undermines the rule of law. We stand in solidarity with Naa Koryoo and demand that her rights be upheld. #FreeNaakoryooNow #JusticeForNaakoryoo #StandForJustice

In an analysis of #SierraLeone's 2022 Anti-Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Act, CenHTRO Think Tank member Reuben Lewis, PhD noted the need to increase training of law enforcement and civil servants to respond to human trafficking cases and improve how victims and survivors are cared for after identification. Sierra Leone, we can proudly report, is heeding the call. Read more about the law and its possibilities 🔗 t.uga.edu/8U4 #EndHumanTrafficking

Indeed Sierra Leone is taking action to respond to the crime of human trafficking. The new ATIP Act is a testament of the country’s commitment to enforce new laws that will have lasting implications on policy and practice. Read more on this in my recent Policy Brief published by #cenHTRO at #uga

#HRC56: We urge the Government of #Serbia to adopt robust measures to address concerns related to freedom of expression, including legal reforms to protect against #SLAPPs and enhancing protection mechanisms for journalists & civil society actors. Irene Khan The Coalition against SLAPPs in Europe (CASE)

🗓️ Day 1, Session 1: All Africa Judges and Jurists Summit (AJJS) 2024 Topic: Judicial Independence in Africa: Challenges & Solutions Join leading legal minds as we explore the pressing issue of judicial independence across Africa. Together, we'll tackle the challenges and uncover actionable solutions to safeguard the autonomy of our courts. Be part of this critical conversation! #ajjs2024 #judicialindependence #africanjudiciaries #agenda2063

Drawing to a close of the #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence campaign. You can access the interview link to the legal analysis about the campaign by following the page. #Publicist #PublicRelations #Communications #BrandManagement