News Archive

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Former high court judge examines legal ties across the Commonwealth: Released: 16 June 2009; Five key considerations ensure that legal information continues to be shared
Kenyan judges tackle gender discrimination in land disputes: Released: 10 June 2009; The Kenya Women Judges Association (KWJA) looks to overturn customary law in an effort to address property inequalities and unclog the courts system
UK bill to clip the wings of vulture funds: Released: 14 May 2009; Proposed law seeks to ban creditors from making money at the expense of developing countries
Ghana sets sights on exclusive access to additional 150 nautical miles of seabed: Released: 1 May 2009; Commonwealth assists government in lodging submission to United Nations
Local chiefs, judges and magistrates discuss laws governing women’s land rights: Released: 15 April 2009; Meeting in Kenya focuses on enhancing awareness and understanding of women’s access to justice
Assessing the implications of capital punishment: Released: 27 March 2009; Senior judge on the Caribbean Court of Justice writes in the latest Commonwealth Law Bulletin
Deputy Secretary-General examines development of laws in the Commonwealth: Released: 25 February 2009; Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba addresses law lords and other dignitaries and students
Better co-ordination needed to manage disaster related humanitarian crises: Released: 18 February 2009; Guidelines have been developed to help governments prepare for disasters by making recommendations which build on and improve existing domestic laws
Legal clinic counsels on debt: Released: 4 February 2009; For over two years, Commonwealth countries have received advice on loan agreements and litigation
Bringing justice home: Released: 12 January 2009; New Commonwealth publication includes recommendations for future good practices in establishing and administrating final courts of appeal