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Disciplinary enquiries (or hearings) in South Africa generally follow a structured format to ensure fairness and due process. While the specific format may vary depending on the organization and its policies. Below is a general outline of the typical steps that are involved. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dyfwzx4C #rajarammvulane #rajarammvulaneattorneys

Explore the intricacies of judicial review in recruitment processes in our latest legal analysis. Learn about the court's role in upholding legal requirements and maintaining fairness. #LegalAnalysis #Recruitment #JudicialReview

Public Access work is not appealing for many barristers, clerks and chambers due to the systems, processes and regulations surrounding the way the work is handled. Often money laundering, know your client, payment processing, client care letters and the time it takes to talk to a client before agreement over what needs to be done, fees agreed and ongoing interaction can be off-putting to say the least. This is why we designed Barrister Connect, a free software & service for clerks, barristers and chambers to administer enquiries from members of the public. The attached PDF gives you more information but in short, if you have a public access enquiry you either do not want to help with in chambers or you would like it converted and passed back to you, we can help. Have a chat with Rory Nunn our public access manager or Nastassi Jennings in the team. We have a team of 6 dedicated public access clerks working through conversion, payment processing, client care letters, case admin and finance. How can we help?

New Police Act, 2020* President Buhari on September 16, 2020, signed the new Police Act 2020 into law and this replaced the old Police Act, CAP P.19, LFN, 2004. Below are the highpoints of the new amendments that every Nigerian should be aware of: 1) Section 66(1) of the Police Act 2020, ONLY a Police Officer who is a LEGAL PRACTITIONER, can prosecute. Police Officer who is NOT a LEGAL PRACTITIONER cannot prosecute unlike the the Old Act that gave non-Police lawyers prosecutorial power. 2) Just like in the movies, Nigeria can now have private detectives who are not employed by the government. The Nigeria Police Force is responsible for vetting and approving the registration of Private Detective Schools and Private Investigative Outfits. See Sec. 4(i). 3) The Police is mandated to report the findings of its investigation to the Attorney General of the Federation or State as the case may be. See Sec. 32(1). 4) The Act prohibits the Police from arresting anyone based on a civil wrong or breach of contract. See Sec. 32(2). 5) The Act equally prohibits the arrest of any person in place of a suspect. See Sec. 36. 6) The Act makes it mandatory on the police officer or any other person authorized to effect an arrest to inform the suspect his rights to: i. Remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice. See Sec. 35(2)(a). ii. Consult a legal practitioner of his own choice before making, endorsing or writing any statement or answering any question put to him after the arrest. See Sec. 35(2)(b) iii. Free legal representation by the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria or other organizations where applicable. See Sec. 35(2)(c). 7) The Act also makes it mandatory on the Police to notify the next of kin or relative(s) of the suspect immediately after the arrest of the suspect. See Sec. 35(3).

Important legal case update! The High Court has set aside the impugned order in the case of Level 9 BIZ Pvt. Ltd. v. HIMUDA. Find out more about the cancellation of the initial tender process and the irregularities uncovered. #LegalCase #HighCourt

Lahore High Court Chief Justice, Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan, has taken decisive action by approving the dismissal of two civil judges, Saima Waheed and Imtiaz Ahmed, following allegations of misconduct. Upholding the integrity of the judiciary is paramount, and such measures demonstrate a commitment to accountability and transparency. Additionally, recent concerns raised by the Chief Justice of Pakistan regarding guardrooms outside officials' residences in Lahore's GOR-1 area highlight the ongoing efforts to ensure adherence to standards and protocols within the legal system. As professionals in the legal field, it's imperative to uphold ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity and responsibility. #muhammadwaqas #JudicialIntegrity #AccountabilityMatters #LegalEthics #TransparencyInJustice #ProfessionalResponsibility #LegalReform #JudicialTransparency #FairTrial #LawAndOrder #LegalProfession #CourtroomEthics #JusticeSyste #LegalAccountability

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LAGOS STATE MULTI-DOOR COURT HOUSE: CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REFORMS. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of the Lagos State Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) in resolving disputes and facilitating alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. While the concept of the multi-door courthouse is innovative and promising, this study seeks to identify the challenges that hinder its optimal functioning and proposes recommendations for reform. Read in full 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/dWuuj8y9

Aspiring legal professional with a passion for governance and legislative processes | Recently immersed in an insightful field visit to the Parliament of Sri Lanka, gaining firsthand understanding of legislative operations and policy-making. Committed to leveraging this experience to contribute effectively to legal advocacy and societal progress." #LegalProfession #Governance #LegislativeProcesses #PolicyMaking #ParliamentVisit #LegalAdvocacy

On disciplinary proceedings, in Omboga v Mpesa Foundation Academy (Cause 1496 of 2018) [2024] KEELRC 685 (KLR) (28 March 2024) (Judgment), the court held that it could not fault the Respondent because the decision to summarily dismiss the Claimant was made on the same day the Claimant was taken through a disciplinary hearing. There is no rule against fast and expeditious disposal of a disciplinary process. Read the full case at https://lnkd.in/dq4DKjgN   ~~~ At Anne Babu & Co. Advocates, our mission is to help employers comply. #labourlaw #kenya #kenyaemploymentlaw #disciplinaryproceedings