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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Liberia, His Honor Francis S. Korkpor, Sr. says that “the rule of law is fundamental to national and international peace and security and political stability, and the rule of law is essential to the people’s access to public services and curbing corruption”. Chief Justice Korkpor made these assertions at the start of the 4th National Judicial Conference convened at the Ministerial Complex,
Congo Town, outside Monrovia.

Liberia’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. Frank Musa Dean has said
that both the Executive and Legislative branches of government are committed to working with the Judiciary in the implementation of recommendations coming out of the 4th National Judicial Conference.

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.

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.

The National Association of Trial Judges of Liberia, NATJL, has called upon the 54th National Legislature and the Executive Branch of Government to consider enacting laws aimed at retiring judges and magistrates with dignity...