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Nigerians love cars. Here is pop singer Mr 2 Kay with his Mercedes Benz. The German brand has seen a resurgence of late as more middle class Nigerians are opting to buy more of its models as a statement of status (Instagram/Mr 2 Kay) Nigerians name cars according to their striking features by using humour. …
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A statement of truth contained within a witness statement must be signed by the witness (paragraph 3.2, PD 22). But what of a witness who does not understand English? The Civil Procedure Rules and case law provide some guidance, however there is currently no definitive answer. Insisting on a strict approach provides certainty in litigation …
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This is the third post on this subject in one day. Someone responded to the first post on the need to for witness statements to be in the language of the witness by asserting that Practice Direction 22 could relied upon. Their view was that a statement in a foreign language was not required. The …
Herders and farmers have long fought over land. Now, a low-tech approach to stop the killing is bearing fruit in Nigeria John Dalyop Dangyang hid in the toilet while the gunmen set fire to his house. As it burned down around him, he soaked his underwear in the toilet water to bind around his face …
Good, clear new policy on DNA evidence in immigration cases from the Home Office following the scandal last year: The Home Office cannot require that DNA evidence is provided as part of an immigration application. This is reflected in the fact that the department has no specific statutory power to require DNA evidence. Officials can …
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