The Case for Non-Custodial Sentencing and Plea Bargaining in Addressing Same-Sex Sexual Relationships

[ad_1] Introduction A significant problem that casts a long shadow over Ghana’s ongoing efforts at social and legal reform is the extreme congestion in its prison system. This problem is a significant indication of the underlying conflicts and difficulties within Ghana’s criminal justice system, not only one of capability. This paper presents an important investigation…

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South Africa: Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health

[ad_1] Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents.  On the 25th of October, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, hosted a multi-stakeholder mental health and wellbeing engagement with community members at the Western Cape College of Nurses. Almost 200 residents, students, officials from various Departments…

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