How lawyers think
We as a society know too little about lawyers. We believe some myths about lawyers (for example, that they are rich), but we know little truth about them. It’s pretty strange given the two critical…
rule of law
Indefeasibility of title? Not that indefeasible in Kenya?
First posted on Commercial Law International on Oct 15, 2009. By Charles Wanguhu The caveat emptor rule dictates that an individual seeking to purchase land should ensure that he is dealing with the rightful owner….
No fear
Experts vindicate woman trapped in Kenya DNA test proves identity of stranded Toronto woman Whose fault is it? ‘This nightmare will be over’ Canada ignores desperate Mohamud — again McGuinty hammers Ottawa for ignoring stranded…
Standing up for the Rule of Law
Note: This piece was subsequently published on March 26, 2009 in the StarPhoenix. Available online here Due process is a long-standing Canadian principle. It is enshrined in our legal tradition as a safeguard against the…
Omar Khadr’s Guanatanamo Trial Suspended!
It’s over! For now, anyway. Staying true to his promise, Barack Obama has made it one of his first official acts as President to request a suspension of the military tribunal process in Guantanamo. Omar…