Statement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery on Cybercrimes and Cybersecurty Bill: Technological advances have been gone beyond our wildest imagination. But with great technological advances, come greater risks. Research shows that our country’s comparatively high levels of internet connectivity bring with it a higher risk for … [Read more...] about Statement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery on Cybercrimes and Cybersecurty Bill
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Gabon: UK notes verdict of the Constitutional Court
Gabon: UK notes verdict of the Constitutional Court: The United Kingdom notes the verdict of the Gabonese Constitutional Court in confirming the victory of Ali Bongo Ondimba in last month’s Presidential election. We welcome the decision to use legal channels to address the dispute. The United Kingdom further notes the comments by the European Union’s Election … [Read more...] about Gabon: UK notes verdict of the Constitutional Court
JHB Image: Constitutional Court, South Africa
JHB Image: Constitutional Court, South Africa: Johannesburg tagged image from Flickr – click on the name of the photographer below the image to see more Johannesburg goodness. Constitutional Court, South Africa Image by André-Pierre Constitutional Court Source: MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your event | Submit a Press Release | Add your listing. … [Read more...] about JHB Image: Constitutional Court, South Africa
Former Constitutional Court Judge speaks out on the role of pro bono lawyers in protecting the Constitution
Former Constitutional Judge Justice Yacoob was at Bowman Gilfillan Africa Group’s Pro Bono event this week to talk about the notion of lawyers acting against government institutions. Justice Yacoob said at the event that law should be used as a weapon in order to achieve greater good in society. He explained that pro bono lawyering began in South Africa during the days of the … [Read more...] about Former Constitutional Court Judge speaks out on the role of pro bono lawyers in protecting the Constitution
How a country’s constitutional court can consolidate and deepen democracy | The Conversation
Aids activists demand that the government of then South African President Thabo Mbeki show a clear plan to fight the disease and save lives. ReutersTwenty two years after the end of apartheid, South Africa’s Constitutional Court is one of the few meaningfully independent public institutions left in the country. Its decisions on political and social rights, in particular, have … [Read more...] about How a country’s constitutional court can consolidate and deepen democracy | The Conversation
