Group of 17 pre-trial detainees released from prison by court order. The LNBA is an umbrella organization responsible for serving and regulating the practice of all legal practitioners. Over the past 2 months, LAC advocacy has triggered the court ordered release of nearly 200 PTDs. Since 2017, LNBA/LAC staff have been advocating for the immediate release of these PTDs with support from USAID’s Legal Professional Development and Anti-Corruption Program (LPAC). Mr. Furnari also praised the LNBA Executive Committee for creating a special COVID-19 Committee led by Dr/Atty.

Source: Front Page Africa May 31, 2020 11:48 UTC