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Blog PostsFormer President of Botswana leads to “end the epidemic of bad laws”The 9th of July 2012 has proved to be a momentous day for advocates for » Read More Civil Society calls on African States to Promote Justice for International Crimes at upcoming AU SummitCivil society groups from more than 30 African countries called on African Union (AU) member » Read More Zambia: Activist defends right to freedom of expressionThis morning Paul Kasonkomona appeared before the Honourable Lemeck Ngambi at Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. In » Read More |
CasesAfrican Court: Request for Advisory Opinion on Suspension of SADC TribunalOn 23 November 2012, SALC and the Pan African Lawyers Union filed a request for » Read More Lesotho: Women’s right to chieftainshipOn 16 May 2013, the Lesotho High Court, sitting as the Constitutional Court, upheld section » Read More Zambia: Activist defends right to freedom of expressionSALC is providing legal support in the case of People v Paul Kasonkomona. Paul Kasonkomona » Read More |
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