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Law stu­dents from across Africa trav­el to Botswana to take part in the biggest mock court com­pe­ti­tion on the con­ti­nent. For one week, aspiring lawyers gather for the annual African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Competitors represent the top law schools from their respective nations as they debate a new issue each year. In Gaborone, Botswana, the focus is on the rights of refugees. Arguments are judged by practising lawyers. The competition for African Moot is fierce as the rising stars learn what it means to fight for their cause, country and continent. A film by Shameela Seedat. Published on Thursday 22 September 2022.

An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.

Primary Title
  • Witness
Episode Title
  • African Moot: Africa’s biggest mock court com­pe­ti­tion
Date Broadcast
  • Thursday 7 September 2023
Original Broadcast Date
  • Thursday 22 September 2022
Release Year
  • 2022
Start Time
  • 08 : 05
Finish Time
  • 08 : 56
Duration
  • 51:00
Channel
  • Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
  • Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
  • An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
  • Law stu­dents from across Africa trav­el to Botswana to take part in the biggest mock court com­pe­ti­tion on the con­ti­nent. For one week, aspiring lawyers gather for the annual African Human Rights Moot Court Competition. Competitors represent the top law schools from their respective nations as they debate a new issue each year. In Gaborone, Botswana, the focus is on the rights of refugees. Arguments are judged by practising lawyers. The competition for African Moot is fierce as the rising stars learn what it means to fight for their cause, country and continent. A film by Shameela Seedat. Published on Thursday 22 September 2022.
Classification
  • G
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • Documentary
Contributors
  • Shameela Seedat (Producer)
  • Tuffi Films (Production Unit)
  • Undercurrent Film & Television (Production Unit)
  • STEPS (Production Unit)
  • Generation Africa (Production Associate)
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