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Five Gambian Judges Appointed

Picture: Chief Justice Agim

Thursday, August 13, 2009

According to a statement from the office of the Chief Justice, His Excellency, President Yahya Jammeh, acting under the provisions of Section 138(2)...

The Powers and Roles of the National Assembly and the Protection of Human Rights

Thursday, July 30, 2009

“In the 21st century, capable, reliable, and transparent institutions are the key to success — strong parliaments; honest police forces; independent...

New Judges Introduced to The Bar, Public

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Five newly appointed and sworn-in Judges were yesterday introduced to the Gambia Bar Association and to the public, at a ceremony held at the High...

2 new judges sworn-in

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, vice president and secretary of state for Women’s Affairs, yesterday presided over the swearing-in of two...

Judges, magistrates others trained on criminal justice

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Some judges, magistrates, police prosecutors and private legal practitioners, drawn from within the Greater Banjul Area, yesterday February 11th...

Judiciary on Three Year Strategy Planning

Picture: Chief Justice Savage

Friday, January 23, 2009

A seminar on developing a three-year strategy for the Gambia judiciary was held yesterday at the Baobab Hotel in Bijilo. The seminar which enrolls...

Supreme Court Dismisses Lai Conteh Appeal Case

Picture: Lai Conteh

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

The Supreme Court five-member panel of judges yesterday dismissed the criminal appeal case filed by the applicant Abdoulie Conteh, as being...

In Search of Excellence

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The University of The Gambia has just come up with the Chancellor Literary Award. It is not only innovative; it is also commendable. We suppose the...

Benchwatch: Appeal court quashes death sentence and sets man free after seven years

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Appellate judges say the High Court didnt adequately evaluate evidence or consider appellants defence. They proceeded to quash the conviction for...

Have your say: MPs and judges wrong about taxation

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Parliament is supposed to be the embodiment of the sovereign will of the people and the personification of their collective legislative wisdom.