Court officials +

SENEGAL LEGAL SYSTEM

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April 28th 2010
COURT VISITS I've been teaching English to some court people so they invited me to see some trials. I even got a great lunch with them. Much is the same, some different from US (or movies & TV). Last year juries were eliminated: they are seen as too unreliable, emotional, or going by prejudices. There are 3 judges; prosecutor and clerk are to their side. All these wear red robes (because it ... read more

Africa » Senegal » Kaolack Region » Kaolack

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Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace... ... read more