Attack On Justice?

-Chief Justice Alarms

The Chief Justice of Liberia, Francis Saye Korkpor has described as an ‘attack on justice’ in Liberia report of the drafting of a bill to establish a Committee of the Legislature to be above the jurisdiction of judges of the Supreme Court of Liberia.

“As we speak, there are information that the Legislature is contemplating on drafting a bill that will establish a committee that will be above the jurisdiction of Supreme judges; this will not only affect the justice system of Liberia, but it is an assail (attack) of justice and of the doctrine of the separation of power as provided for by the constitution of Liberia,” he alerted.

Cllr. Korkpor made the disclosure Monday October 8, 2018 when he officially declared the October 2018 Term of Court of the Supreme Court of Liberia.

He however used the occasion and urged Party litigants not to have any fear in dispensing justice as long it is in line with the laws of Liberia.

Second working Monday in each year is set aside by the Supreme Court of Liberia to resume court proceedings aimed at adjudicating cases on the dockets of judges across the country.

New Republic Liberia

Alphonso Toweh

Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets  including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and  did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters 
 He holds first  MA with honors in International  Relations and a  candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict  Resolution from the University of Liberia.