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Legal systems are put in place around the world, ostensibly to protect the citizens of a particular country or region. However, all too often in Africa we see double standards: all people are not equal. Whether the discrimination is based on race, economic privilege or social standing, all people are not equal before the law, despite what our constitutions may suggest.

This week on UpFront we explore just how safe and protected you feel by your legal system. Does the justice system favor the rich over the poor? Based on the demographics of the men and women in our prisons, does the legal system deal harsher with those perpetrators of crime who are underprivileged? And if we had more employment, would our prisons he less crowded?

In this show, we also discuss legal reform. It’s time for legal systems to reform to better reflect the changing realities in a particular country. Play your part by being aware of the laws in your country, and the possible double standards that it may represent to the downtrodden. There are too many examples of justice favoring the rich, famous and influential. Many powerful individuals have a long list of charge sheets against their name but no step is taken against them. Why is this allowed? Why does the legal system turn a blind eye? Tune in to UpFront to hear more.