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Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt | Oct 01, 2023

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Members of the Supreme Judicial Council and Judicial Authorities and Bodies

The President emphasized huge appreciation for the role assumed by the judicial authorities and bodies to solidify and protect the constitutional principles

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with members of the Supreme Judicial Council and Judicial Authorities and Bodies. The meeting was attended by Minister of Justice, Counselor Omar Marwan. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmad Fahmy, said President El-Sisi extended his greetings to and appreciation of Egypt’s judges on the…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) | Sep 29, 2023

Statement by the Co-Chairs (Netherlands, Switzerland and United Nations Support Mission in Libya) of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-Up Committee on Libya

Unity, Principled Leadership, Respect for Human Rights Vital after Catastrophe in East Highlights Severe Governance Deficit

The co-chairs of the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee on Libya established under the Berlin process – the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya – convey their sincere condolences to the Libyan people, especially those affected by the…

Source: Amnesty International | Sep 29, 2023

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa fails to break with the past, fuels cycle of abuse and impunity

False hopes for a new Zimbabwe as former regime’s legacy of violence, oppression and impunity endures

Shrinking civic space, crackdown on human rights and attack on peaceful dissent intensifies; Mnangagwa followed Mugabe’s steps in misusing laws as instrument of oppression; False hopes for a new Zimbabwe as former regime’s legacy of violence, oppression and impunity endures. The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe has failed to live…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Sep 28, 2023

South Africa: Justice and Correctional Services Committee Extends Deadline for Public Input on National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Bill

Mr Magwanishe said the Bill also seeks to amend the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act, 2002

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services has extended the deadline for written submissions on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Amendment Bill, which seeks to provide for the permanent establishment of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption. The new deadline is now 13 October 2023. Committee Chairperson Mr Bulelani Magwanishe…

Source: United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies | Sep 28, 2023

United Nations (UN) Child Rights Committee publishes findings on Albania, Andorra, Dominican Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein and Togo

The findings contain the Committee's main concerns and recommendations on implementing the Child Rights Convention as well as positive aspects

The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) today issued its findings on Albania, Andorra, Dominican Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein and Togo, after reviewing the six States parties during its latest session. The findings contain the Committee's main concerns and recommendations on implementing the Child Rights Convention as well as positive aspects. Key highlights include: Albania The…

Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) | Sep 28, 2023

Systemic racism pervades the United States police and justice systems, United Nations Mechanism on Racial Justice in Law Enforcement says in new report urging reform

The report said that Black people in America are three times more likely to be killed by police than whites, and 4.5 times more likely to be incarcerated

Systemic racism against people of African descent pervades America’s police forces and criminal justice system, and US authorities must urgently step up efforts to reform them, the UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the Context of Law Enforcement said in a new report today. The report…

Source: Embassy of Morocco in South Africa | Sep 27, 2023

Morocco: Royal instructions for a new Revision of the Family Code

The Sovereign has entrusted the preparation of this important reform, in a collective and collegial manner, to the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power and the Presidency of the Public Prosecutor's Office

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, has sent a Letter to the Head of government concerning the revision of the Family Code. This Royal Letter gives concrete form to the Royal decision announced by HM the King in the Speech of the Throne…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Sep 27, 2023

South Africa: Select Committee on Appropriations Welcomes Steps to Address Medical Legal Claims

AGSA said medico-legal claims are costing the health sector an accumulative R77 billion and the amount has, over the years risen significantly rather than the planned reduction

The Select Committee on Appropriations has received a briefing from the Office of the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) and the National Department of Health on medical-legal claims and their impact on provincial Health care budgets. AGSA said medico-legal claims are costing the health sector an accumulative R77 billion…

Source: EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) | Sep 27, 2023

Somalia: Forging the path to legal transformation

EUCAP is a member in the International Advisory Working Group, which reviews legislation in force and assesses the proposed amendments

In addition to enhancing maritime security and police capabilities in Somalia, EUCAP Somalia is actively involved in fostering effective state structures that include a functional justice system. The mission supports the establishment of the rule of law through training, mentoring, and advisory assistance to Somali officials and security sector officers.…

Source: UN News | Sep 27, 2023

United Nations rights expert calls on Algeria to pardon convicted protesters

The Government must loosen tight restrictions on assemblies and associations to bring laws and practice into conformity with the national Constitution and international human rights law

The Algerian Government must pay urgent attention to the pattern of legal restrictions and prosecutions of individuals and associations in the North African country, a UN-appointed independent expert said on Tuesday. "The Government must loosen tight restrictions on assemblies and associations to bring laws and practice into conformity with the national…

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