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Oversight of State’s Legal Practitioners Under Scrutiny The Chief Justice of [country name], [Chief Justice’s name], has expressed his desire for improved oversight of legal practitioners in the state. His comments came in the wake of recent incidents that have raised concerns about the conduct and competence of some attorneys. In a statement, the Chief Justice said that he was “deeply concerned” about the recent allegations and that he believed that the state’s current system of oversight was not adequate. He called for a comprehensive review of the existing system and for the implementation of new measures to ensure that legal practitioners are held to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. The Chief Justice’s comments have been met with support from many in the legal community. The president of the state’s bar association, [bar association president’s name], said that he agreed with the Chief Justice’s assessment of the situation and that he believed that the time had come for a thorough review of the state’s oversight system. “I think it’s clear that the current system is not working,” said [bar association president’s name]. “We need to take a hard look at the way we regulate legal practitioners and make sure that we have a system in place that protects the public.” The state’s attorney general, [attorney general’s name], also expressed his support for the Chief Justice’s proposal. He said that he believed that the state had a responsibility to ensure that its legal practitioners were ethical and competent and that he was committed to working with the Chief Justice to develop a new oversight system. “I believe that the public has a right to expect that the attorneys they hire are qualified and that they will conduct themselves in a professional manner,” said [attorney general’s name]. “I am committed to working with the Chief Justice to develop a new oversight system that will protect the public and ensure that the legal profession in our state is held to the highest standards.” The Chief Justice’s proposal is expected to be discussed by the state legislature when it convenes in [month].Headline: NEC Calls on Journalists to Partner in Informing Public on Voters’ Registration UpdateHeadline: NEC Calls on Journalists to Partner in Informing Public on Voters’ Registration Update Body: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on journalists to collaborate in educating and informing the public about the Permanent Register of Voters (PVR) update exercise. INEC Chairman, Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, stressed the critical role media professionals play in motivating citizens to register, update, or transfer their information. He emphasized the importance of communication in electoral processes and highlighted the media’s responsibility in ensuring successful registration, updating, and transfer of voter information. Mwambegele stated that INEC relies on journalists to encourage citizen participation and provide coverage of the PVR update exercise. He assured that INEC will adhere to the Constitution, electoral laws, and regulations during the exercise. INEC is conducting a series of meetings with stakeholders to foster understanding, provide education, and encourage eligible citizens to participate in the process. The commission believes that the partnership with journalists will enhance public awareness and ultimately lead to a successful voter registration exercise.