MALAWI: Challenging constitutionality of rogue and vagabond offence
In March 2015, the applicant was arrested by police whilst on his way to the market where he works as... Read More
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SOUTH AFRICA:“The Policing Of Sex Work In South Africa: A Research Report On The Human Rights Challenges Across Two South African Provinces” December 2017
DOWNLOAD: PPP Flyer Final: Introducing the Positive Policing Partnership The “PPP” Initiative: Sex work and policing in South Africa DOWNLOAD Sweat... Read More
KENYA: launches National Committee on Criminal Justice Reforms
The National Council on Administrative Justice (NCAJ) recently launched the Criminal Justice Reforms Committee (NCCJR) on January 15, 2018 at... Read More
Hawking is employment and a socioeconomic right, not crime: By KALTUM GUYO
Many hawkers in Kenya, from anecdotal evidence, have been women. They educate, feed, shelter and clothe their children with the... Read More
Communique: ‘Poverty is Not a Crime’ Campaign on the Decriminalisation and Declassification of Petty Offences in Africa.
It remains the case that too many people, especially the poor and other disadvantaged groups, are arrested and even detained... Read More
NCAJ Reform Committee engages DCI on criminal Justice Reforms
On 23rd June 2017, the Chief Justice of Kenya, Hon. David K Maraga, established The National Council on the Administration... Read More
KENYA:Sex workers trained as paralegals protect colleagues from police harassment
Nov. 25, 2016, 6:00 pm By LYDIA MATATA, @lydiamatata The Star Newspaper Esther served a three-month jail sentence when she began sex... Read More
KENYA: 10 Nairobi by-Laws That Could Get You Arrested
Kenyans have always found themselves on the receiving end when it comes to the law due to lack of knowledge... Read More
KENYA: State could release petty offenders after case reviews: ODPP
Many petty criminal offenders in remand could soon be released as the Government moves to cut its spending on remandees,... Read More
LAGOS, NIGERIA: Lawyer Asks Buhari to lead fight against petty offences
Lagos lawyer and civil rights advocate, Mr. Emeka Nwadioke has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to lead the campaign to decriminalize... Read More