Europe
Barrister fined £3,000 for drinking alcohol during court break
The incident occurred in March 2023 at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where D’Souza was representing a defendant.
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Courts
Lawyers excused from court duties on July 2
In a letter issued by the Acting Judicial Secretary, approval was granted by His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Acting Chief Justice, for all lawyers in the region to be excused from court proceedings today.
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Africa
Nigerian Bar Association intervenes to free unjustly detained lawyer in Imo State
Lilian had traveled to Owerri to facilitate the bail process for her sister when an unexpected and alarming situation unfolded. Instead of being allowed to carry out her legal duty, she found herself accused of kidnapping and taken into cus...
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Africa
Nigerian Bar Association launches mandatory Professional Development Program
This initiative is designed to ensure that all legal professionals remain updated with evolving legal trends and best practices.
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Crime
Trader sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter
Veronica Djoazaa, who runs a bar, was convicted by a seven-member jury after being found responsible for the fatal injury of 48-year-old Anthony Apurum.
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Africa
Miss Rwanda gets suspended sentence for drink-driving
Last month, Muheto was involved in a car accident in Kigali, crashing her vehicle into an electricity pole and a palm tree after leaving a bar, according to local news outlet The New Times.
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General
Full Speech delivered by Attorney General at 2024 Bar Conference
He mentioned the number of pending cases being prosecuted on the 'galamsey menace and the number of persons already prosecuted and jailed.
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Africa
Guinea lawyers on strike
This strike reflects the increasing discontent following the detention of two key activists advocating for a return to democratic governance.
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Europe
UK barrister disbarred for hiding drink-driving conviction from prospective employer
Asked if she had any unspent convictions, she answered ‘no’ knowing that she was still subject to an unspent conviction for driving with excess alcohol.
Law Society Gazette
General
African Bar Association holds annual conference from August 6-10
The theme for this year’s conference is “Building the Legal Profession in Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.”
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General
LinkedIn for lawyers: How to build your brand
LinkedIn is seen as a key lead generator by 76% of law firms.
Lawyer Monthly
Africa
Kenya ex-interior minister seeks to block detention
His lawyer filed an application at a high court in the capital, Nairobi, seeking to bar the police from arresting or harassing the former minister.
BBC
Africa
Lawyering associations in the Gambia demand independent inquiry into cough syrup deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week, issued a global alert, warning that four Indian-manufactured cough syrups could be linked to acute kidney injuries and children's deaths in July, August, and September.
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Europe
Ukraine Bar Association opens to foreign members
By paying an annual €200 (£171) fee, the association says UK lawyers, and others, can apply to become international participants.
The Law Society Gazette
Africa
Nigeria Court nullifies suspension of Bar Association's General Secretary
The judge said the ratification of the suspension of the NBA's General Secretary on 21 August ought not to have been carried out in view of the pendency of a suit challenging the suspension.
AllAfrica
Africa
Sudan lawyers accuse Russian mercenaries of attacks in Darfur
The Wagner mercenaries appear to have been active in South Darfur since late 2021. The mercenaries are specifically accused of attacks on artisanal gold miners in Um Dafug locality, close to the border with the Central African Republic.
AllAfrica
Europe
UK: Barristers to strike over legal aid rates
Barristers are in dispute with the Ministry of Justice over legal aid rates in criminal cases, which they say are so low that many junior lawyers can earn less than the minimum wage when their expenses are taken into account.
The Times
Tech
Technology rollout in justice sector: stakeholders must study how systems work – SC Justice
Speaking at the 2022 Bench, Bar, and Faculty conference, she explains that the harmonization of technology is important to assess the work of the various systems stakeholders operate with.
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Courts
Over the Bar – Justice Kulendi’s Shot. A review of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Association of Finance Houses vs BoG & AG
The watchman himself must be watched.
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US
Cannabis lawyers say Georgia Supreme court ruling creates ‘chilling effect’
With cannabis still illegal at the federal level, the court held that legal work related to the state’s burgeoning low-THC oil industry amounts to “counseling and assisting clients in the commission of criminal acts.”
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