Story of Change: Value of Partnerships in Abolishing Death Penalty in Malawi
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In 2007, the Malawi High Court abolished the mandatory death penalty for murder and treason in the case of Kafantayeni and Others v. Attorney General . Following this ruling, judges were allowed to consider mitigating factors, such as a person’s prior criminal record, mental illness, drug or...
Pro bono reflections: When are pro bono services vital to the impact of a programme?
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A4ID reflect on a recent assignment in Kenya and discuss the value of pro bono partnerships and tailored trainings.
Rule of Law: The Great Enabler
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On 3 July, ROLE UK officially launched the programme’s new phase, which will run from April 2019 to March 2022, managed by Advocates for International Development (A4ID) and funded by the Department for International Development (DFID). Moderated by Yasmin Batliwala, A4ID CEO, speakers included...
Pro bono reflections: Working with the African Prison's Project - The value of being on the ground
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Redemption. Dignity. Rule of law. Lucy Stoy discusses how these words have taken on greater meaning following her work with the African Prisons Project in Nairobi.
