Zambia: Challenging the enforcement of the offence of defamation of the Presiden...
The offence of defaming the President has been used far more in Zambia over the past decade than in many…
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Nigeria: Challenge to arbitrary arrest of women during sweeping exercises...
Factual Background The applicants were among 71 women who were arrested at various public spaces in Abuja between 17 and…
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SWAZILAND: A CHALLENGE TO THE CUSTOMARY PRINCIPLE OF MALE PRIMOGENITURE...
SALC is working with Women and Law in Southern Africa’s Swaziland chapter (WLSA-Swaziland) on a case challenging the customary principle…
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Zambia: Challenging the taking over of customary land and allocation to commerci...
SALC is supporting four residents (Petitioners) of Senior Chief Muchinda in Serenje District of the Central Province of Zambia. In…
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SALC is supporting four residents (Petitioners) of Senior Chief Muchinda in Serenje District of the Central Province of Zambia. In…
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Joao Rodrigues v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others (Timol case...
On 28 and 29 March 2019, the High Court in Pretoria will hear the criminal case of Rodrigues v National…
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Malawi: Challenging constitutionality of offence which criminalises poverty...
Factual Background One of the enduring legacies of colonialism in Africa is the police practice of arbitrary mass arrests. These…
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Protecting right to freedom of expression for Woman Human Rights Defenders...
SALC is supporting the Women Lawyers Association (WLA) of Malawi to challenge the arbitrary arrest and detention of a Woman…
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