Welcome
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone following my recent elevation to the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Sierra Leone. This platform serves as a crucial gateway for accessing timely, transparent, and reliable information about our judicial system. Our commitment to justice, fairness, and the rule of law is reflected in our continuous efforts to modernize and improve access to legal resources for all citizens.
A well-structured and traffic-free website ensures that legal practitioners, researchers, and the general public can seamlessly access judgments, legal notices, court calendars/events, case updates, my activities as the Chief Justice and other judicial services without delay. This enhances efficiency, promotes transparency, and fosters public trust in the administration of justice.
As you visit our website for information on our Courts on our wide ranging resources, we do hope you would be able to use same to measure how far we have come to making our vision “accessible, fair and expeditious justice for all in Sierra Leone” a reality.
We encourage you to explore this website, utilize the available resources, and engage with us in our collective pursuit of justice and legal excellence. Thanks for visiting, and we remain committed to serving you with integrity and diligence.
As always, we welcome your views on any suggestions, improvements or concerns about the website.
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Email: info@judiciary.gov.sl
Once again, welcome.
Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda
CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE
News
Court of Appeal Judge Calls For Reversion of Local Court From Ministry of Local Government
Representing the Judiciary of Sierra Leone in a Consultative Workshop organized by the Ministry of Local Government on the Reversion of Local Courts, Justice Aiah Simeon Allieu (JA) calls for retention of the Courts by the Judiciary. “The Judiciary has done everything to fully implement the Local Courts Act of
Judiciary Appoints New Judges, Four Promoted
Following recommendations by the Judicial & Legal Service Commission, President Julius Maada Bio has approved nominees as Justices to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal & High Court. In addition, seven (7) Magistrates have been appointed as part of efforts to make justice more accessible. Congratulations!!
Judiciary Concludes Two-Day Orientation and Refresher Training for Judges & Magistrates
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Main Law Courts Building, Freetown, 29th June, 2025: The Judiciary of Sierra Leone, through the Judicial and Legal Training Institute (JLTI), with support from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), has ended a two-day orientation and refresher training course for High Court Judges
Chief Justice On Nationwide Prisons Court Monitoring To Enhance Access To Justice and Decongest Correctional Centers
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone, 1st July 2025 — In a bold step to reinforce commitment to access to justice and improve the efficiency of justice delivery in Sierra Leone, the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, will embark on a nationwide monitoring of the Prisons Court across the country.
Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice Komba Kamanda Assumes Chairmanship of ECOWAS Judicial Council
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone – 4th July 2025: The Judiciary of Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, as the Chairman of the Judicial Council of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This prestigious appointment follows the recent
First Sierra Leone Chief Justice to attain the position of Chairman ECOWAS Judicial Council
JUST IN FROM ECOWAS SECRETARIAT: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has just confirmed that Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice Komba Kamanda is the 1st Sierra Leone Chief Justice to attain the position of Chairman ECOWAS Judicial Council. First Sierra Leone Chief Justice to attain the position of Chairman