Sierra Leone’s Judiciary has on 9th May, 2023 issued Fair Hearing Guidelines For Tribunals in tandem with Section 23(2) of the Sierra Leone 1991 Constitution, which guarantees ‘Fair Hearing’ in proceedings before any Court. These Guidelines will be observed in cases of Tribunals to investigate public officials for misconduct. KindyRead More →
Court No. 1, Main Law Courts Building, Freetown, 27th January, 2023: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards in agreement with four other Justices has affirmed that the directive of the President, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio to the Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone (ECSL)Read More →
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 →
Judges‘ Room, Main Law Courts Building in Freetown, 21st December, 2022: The Honourable Chief Justice of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards, has in a short address to journalists said he’s aware of the many commendations from the general public regarding the ongoing reforms. ThoseRead More →
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Judiciary Library, Law Court’s Building, 15th December 2022: Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards, has appointed nine (9) successful lawyers with reputable standing at the Bar as Notary Public. At a ceremony chaired earlier today by the Master and Register ofRead More →
Pademba Road Magistrate’s Court No. 1, Freetown, 1st December 2022: Principal Magistrate, His Worship Magistrate Mark Ngegbahas today sentenced Tenin Madeleine Mansare, a Guinean business woman, for Obtaining Money by False Pretences contrary to Section 32 (1) of the Larceny Act,1916. It is alleged that on dates between 8th SeptemberRead More →
The Chief Justice of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards has today disclosed that HIV prevalence is highest among sex workers in the country accounting for 11.8%. He was delivering his Keynote address as the Guest of Honour in commemoration of World Aids Day onRead More →
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, Main Law Courts Building, Freetown, 29th November 2022: Supreme Court Judge, Honourable Justice Alusine Sesay has ended the November High Court Criminal Sessions in Freetown with ten convictions. He also cautioned and discharged two of the accused persons. Fifty-Eight (58) accused persons were tried forRead More →
High Court Judge, Hon. Adrian Fisher J has today disclosed that the Interim Transition Governance Committee (ITGC) members are responsible for the state of readiness of their party to contest the next general elections, Justice Fisher said, “The ITGC must understand and reflect that they alone are responsible for theRead More →
Judiciary of Sierra Leone Communications, CJ’s Chambers, Freetown, 16th November, 2022: Supreme Court Judge who was recently appointed ECOWAS Court Judge, Honourable Justice Sengu Mohamed Koroma has taken formal leave of the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Desmond Babatunde Edwards. In a very unique ceremony attended by some Supreme CourtRead More →