The PALM proudly presents its StarLight June 2025 Edition, a vibrant reaffirmation of our commitment to nurturing a space where law students can shine. This edition features an exclusive interview with Emmanuella Amoako Kwatia, a third-year law student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and a passionate writer with over 16 published articles. Emmanuella shares her journey of balancing academics with advocacy through the Kwatia Literacy Guild and the Kwatia Mentorship Tour, highlighting the power of writing as a tool for social transformation and leadership.
This issue also includes a range of insightful articles. Sam Mbago opens the edition with “Peaceful Coexistence: The Undeniable Liberty of Conscience,” examining the foundational role of liberty of conscience in fostering tolerance, dignity, and unity in diverse societies. Drawing on international and African legal instruments, he underscores how religious freedom can serve as a catalyst for peace.
Chioma Obiajuru contributes a critical appraisal of Nigeria’s adoption laws in “The Legal Status and Rights of Adopted Children under the Nigerian Legal System,” addressing disparities across statutory, customary, and international frameworks. She advocates for reforms that center dignity and justice.
In a second piece, Sam Mbago explores the complex relationship between law and morality in Kenya in “Reciprocity: Allying Morality and Law in Kenya and Manifesting Stability for an Impartial Society,” focusing on issues like abortion and LGBTQIA rights and calling for harmony between legal norms and moral values.
The StarLight June 2025 Edition is now available on our website. Join us as we celebrate excellence, elevate new voices, and engage in critical conversations shaping the future of law in Africa.
Wow ,ma Chioma obiajuru you are indeed a blessing to the legal field. Your article is indeed of great knowledge. Keep the good work.
Thanks starlight 🔥
Thank you so much, Aizeyozabor. I’m really grateful for your kind words.