Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Nongowa Chiefdom, Kenema Male Correctional Centre, 18th November, 2022: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards on Monday, 14th November, 2022 deployed Supreme Court Judge, Hon. Justice Alusine Sesay in Kenema and Court of Appeal Judge, Hon. Justice Monfred Sesay in MagburukaRead More →
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Lagos in Nigeria, 4th June, 2022: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards has disclosed that Sierra Leone has a New Arbitration Bill, 2022 which before the end of June should become the New Arbitration Law for Sierra Leone. The Chief JusticeRead More →
Sierra Leone’s Judiciary will be observing a solemn session in memory of the the late Court of Appeal Judge, Honourable Justice Binneh-Kamara at the Main Law Courts Building in Freetown. In addition, His Lordship the Honourable Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has ordered that the Judiciary flag be at half-mask inRead More →
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Law Courts Building, Siaka Stevens Street Freetown, 17th July, 2025: In his commitment to enhancing access to efficient justice delivery in remote areas across the country, the Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Komba Kamanda, has secured six motorcycles from the Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone,Read More →
The Judiciary of Sierra Leone regrets to announce the passing of Honourable Justice Dr. Abou Bhakarr Binneh-Kamara JA. May his soul rest in peace.Read More →
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 ofRead More →
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!!Read More →
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 JudgesRead More →
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.Read More →
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 recentRead More →
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 ChairmanRead More →
In a bid to reinforce its commitment to expanding access to justice through decentralization, the Chief Justice of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Komba Kamanda, has assigned High Court Judges to serve as Resident Judges in key regions. Under the new assignments, a Resident Judge will be stationed in Kono,Read More →