The Judiciary Branch of Government has convened its 4th National Judicial Conference as required by the Revised Rules of the Supreme Court of Liberia.
The Conference brought together hundreds of participants including Justices, Judges, Magistrates, lawyers, financial experts, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss burning issues affecting law, public policy and the Liberian economy.
On December 9, 2020, International Anti-Corruption Day, the United States Treasury Department, in a statement captioned: “Treasury Sanctions Corrupt Actors in Africa and Asia”, placed the Global Magnitsky Designations on several individuals in some countries including Liberia.
Once again, it is time, as dictated by law, to open this Court for the dispatch of business for the March Term, A.D. 2020. In my own name and on behalf of my esteemed Colleagues of the Supreme Court Bench, I welcome all of you to these opening ceremonies and extend to you hearty greetings and good wishes.
Judge Banwon, who delivered his Charge after being officially seated as Resident Judge by Associate Justice Joseph N. Nagbe, was quick to mention that while they were determined to improve the justice system of the county, River Cess was faced with the monumental challenge of the acute shortage of trained manpower to man the institutions of justice upon their establishment.
The LNBA President decried the protracted period it takes for the courts to deliver judgments in cases heard, noting that justice delayed is justice denied.
Cllr. Gongloe requested that the Supreme Court set the standard by speedily disposing cases it has heard so that lower courts can follow suit.
Chief Justice Korkpor told the prospective jurors that the only way Liberia will advance is if they took up the challenge and courage to make fair and impartial decisions if they were selected to serve.
In a brief statement, the Chief Justice warned the prospective jurors against making unfair and partial decisions because the consequences of such judgments will not be blamed on jurors but rather on the Judiciary.
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