Category: Foreign News
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré Bans British And French Colonial Judicial Wigs
In a historic move aimed at decolonizing Burkina Faso’s judiciary, President Ibrahim Traoré has officially banned the use of British and French colonial-era judicial wigs. ... Read More
Turkish Prosecutors File Lawsuit Against Istanbul Bar Association Over Alleged ‘Terrorist Propaganda’
Turkish prosecutors have initiated legal action against the Istanbul Bar Association, accusing its leadership of promoting “terrorist propaganda” following its call for an investigation ... Read More
U.S. House Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Athletes In Women’s Sports
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," aiming to prohibit transgender women from participating in female ... Read More
African Lawyers Applaud Ghana’s Visa-Free Travel Policy
The African Bar Association (AfBA) has commended the Ghanaian government for its visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders, describing it as a ... Read More
Michael Cohen Pleads For Pardon From President Biden Ahead Of Trump’s Return To Power
Michael Cohen, a former attorney for President-elect Donald Trump, has appealed to outgoing President Joe Biden for a presidential pardon, citing fears of retaliation ... Read More
Chile’s Jaime Carey Elected International Bar Association President In Historic Joint Leadership
In a groundbreaking development, Chile’s Jaime Carey has been elected as the President of the International Bar Association (IBA), succeeding Almudena Arpón de Mendívil ... Read More
Apple Faces Billion-Pound Lawsuit Over UK App Store Practices
A high-stakes trial began in London on Monday, January 13, as Apple faced allegations of abusing its dominant position in the UK app store ... Read More