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Malawi High Court to consider challenge of criminal defamation

Lilongwe, Malawi – On 17 December 2024, the Malawi High Court will consider a challenge to the offence of criminal defamation under section 200 of the Penal Code. This challenge,…

Melusi Simelane10 December 2024

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Police practices require a rethinking

The Nation 8 June 2024 By Zororai Nkomo Malawi is among African countries that have ratified the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) but is still administering vagrancy…

Staff Writer8 June 2024

Parliament ‘sits on’ rogue, vagabond court order

The Daily Times 23 May 2023 By Thomas Kachere Some lawmakers have lamented Parliament's delays to facilitate the review of Section 184 of the Penal Code, which provides for the…

Staff Writer23 May 2024

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Prosecution finally withdraws charges against Zambian youth activist for defaming President

Johannesburg, 19 January 2022 – On 18 January 2022, the Kitwe Subordinate Court was due to continue the trial of youth activist Lawrence Kasonde. Kasonde was arrested on 24 November…

Staff Writer19 January 2022

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Zambia: Submission on the review of the penal code and criminal procedure code

SALC made submission on the review of the Zambian penal code and criminal procedure code. Read the submission here.

Staff Writer23 February 2021

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SALC Shadow Report – Angola’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 34th Session (Oct-Nov 2019)

Angola’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 34th Session (Oct-Nov 2019) Submission by: Southern Africa Litigation Centre March 2019 Introduction 1. This report has been prepared by the Southern Africa Litigation…

Staff Writer3 July 2019

Penal Code

Malawi High Court to consider challenge of criminal defamation

Police practices require a rethinking

Parliament ‘sits on’ rogue, vagabond court order

Prosecution finally withdraws charges against Zambian youth activist for defaming President

Zambia: Submission on the review of the penal code and criminal procedure code

SALC Shadow Report – Angola’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 34th Session (Oct-Nov 2019)

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