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The Rule of Law challenge: Property Rights Kiosk wins LexisNexis contest

16 February 2021
Issue: 7921 / Categories: Legal News , International justice , Rule of law
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A LexisNexis employee has won $50,000 funding for his idea for a mobile property rights advice unit in South Africa

The company’s LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation (LNROLF) launched its contest for RELX employees last year, the Rule of Law Challenge, with the Foundation promising to support the winning idea. It received ideas from nearly 50 employees.

The winner of the inaugural contest is George Findlay, account manager, financial services, in the LexisNexis South Africa office in Johannesburg. His initiative, the LexisNexis Property Rights Kiosk, will be developed, funded and launched by the Foundation.

Ian McDougall, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, LexisNexis Legal & Professional, said: ‘The LexisNexis Property Rights Kiosk project will help raise awareness of property laws and land rights resources in South Africa.

‘This mission is important because when people understand their property rights, they gain the ability to borrow against their property, sell it, and pass on property. Ensuring that property transactions are properly dealt with ensures the security of tenure for generations to come.

‘George will be working with LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation to develop and launch the mobile unit. Volunteers will accompany the unit to provide accurate property data, legal advice, and guidance on property transactions in South African communities.’ 

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