The entry and nominations deadline has been extended to April 1 for the 2020 WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism. It's not too late to help us recognize and celebrate outstanding reporting on rule of law issues such as:

  • Human/civil rights
  • Access to justice
  • Open government
  • Corruption
  • Criminal justice
  • Government accountability
  • Independent judiciary
  • Other rule of law issues

The WJP Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism acknowledges journalists from around the world who have contributed to increased awareness and understanding of the foundational importance of the rule of law.

The $10,000 USD prize is open to journalists worldwide. Nominate others or apply yourself by April 1! Download the 2020 entry form here or click through below to learn more about the prize and entry process.
 

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In the Robe Jacqueline Kamau wfrom Kenya with robes

Confidentiality, Power Dynamics, and the Promise of Mediation in Kenya

Judge Jacqueline Kamau sat down with In the Robe to explore how out-of-court settlements advance women’s rights, clear court backlogs, preserve relationships, and protect vulnerable litigants from public scrutiny in Kenya. She analyzes the intersection of formal judicial rulings and customary traditional justice systems, and dispels the myth of the emotionless judge.

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