This is the 2nd Piece of a 4 part series. Part 1 may be obtained here. Cascading Effect Such factors not only affect the accused individual’s right to a fair trial within a reasonable timeframe but also impact other parties, such as witnesses. When a witness for the prosecution is present in court but the […]
Bertha Aniagyei* Appreciation* In response to my article on judicial reforms, titled “Strengthening the Rule of Law: The Need for Bold and Inclusive Judicial Reforms,” a thoughtful reader highlighted that the responsibility for certain persistent challenges, particularly the issue of undue delay in adjudication, is a shared one between the judiciary and other stakeholders. I
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Reuters Picture – Police were out in force as demonstrators protested against the reform Mexico’s Senate has approved a controversial judicial reform under which judges will be elected by popular vote. Its supporters say the changes will make judges more accountable to the Mexican people but critics argue it undermines the country’s system of checks
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