Open Society Justice Initiative: Justice Initiative Welcomes African Court's Ruling Against 'Arbitrary' Vagrancy Laws
December 05, 2020
December 05, 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release on Dec. 4:
Today, a continental court in Africa delivered a landmark opinion on colonial era vagrancy laws, which criminalize activities such as loitering, public indecency, and begging. The judgment has the potential to help reshape criminal justice policy and practice in dozens of African countries and reduce prison overcrowding.
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights iss . . .
Today, a continental court in Africa delivered a landmark opinion on colonial era vagrancy laws, which criminalize activities such as loitering, public indecency, and begging. The judgment has the potential to help reshape criminal justice policy and practice in dozens of African countries and reduce prison overcrowding.
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights iss . . .