Our Data
Data Limitations
Data from the Global Majority often faces barriers as digitisation is ongoing, court documents are inconsistently published, and official databases may be partial or offline. To overcome this:
- We diversify sources: court databases (e.g., SAFLII, GhaLII, WorldLII, World Courts), NGO reports, law journals, academic databases, regional bodies, and investigative journalism
- We cross-reference to verify credibility
- Some data may be incomplete or summarised based on available documentation; where this is the case, it is clearly stated
We are transparent about what we know and what we’re still trying to uncover.
How We Collect Data
Our process includes:
- Structured keyword searches across legal databases and news archives
- Reviewing judgments, petitions, amicus briefs, and constitutional challenges
- Following legal advocacy networks and regional digital rights coalitions
- Collaborating with lawyers, researchers, and watchdog groups
Where Our Data is Stored
Our data is stored locally in encrypted formats. Future iterations may allow for cloud storage or user-facing open data exports.
