GANTA, Nimba County – The Authorities of Liberia has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening the prosecutorial arm of the justice system by pledging well timed monetary help to County Attorneys throughout all 16 counties.
By D. Franklin Doloquee | [email protected]
Solicitor-Common Cllr. Augustine C. Fayiah made the announcement on the opening of a three-day quarterly coaching workshop for County Attorneys and prosecutors held in Ganta, Nimba County. He emphasised that constant and sufficient funding is essential for efficient prosecution and the administration of justice all through the nation.
The workshop, organized in collaboration with Heritage Companions and Associates (HPA), focuses on key areas of prosecutorial observe together with proof gathering, trial preparation, prosecution technique, skilled ethics, and witness safety. Specialised periods are additionally being held on authorized writing and authorized frameworks associated to group forest and land rights, mining rights, and investigations by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Fee (LACC).
Representing Justice Minister Cllr. Jerry D.Ok. Garlawolu, the Assistant Minister for Litigation delivered a keynote deal with underscoring the moral obligations of prosecutors. He reminded contributors that prosecutors should not solely tasked with in search of convictions but in addition with guaranteeing justice, equity, and the safety of the rights of the accused.
“Prosecutors should preserve excessive moral requirements—disclose proof in a well timed method, keep away from prosecuting with out possible trigger, and reject any type of bribery or favoritism,” the Assistant Minister stated. “We should work to eradicate bias and guarantee truthful, neutral prosecutions that construct public belief within the justice system.”
The coaching is a part of a broader effort to construct the capability of County Attorneys and strengthen the authorized framework supporting the rule of regulation in Liberia.
Contributors welcomed the initiative, noting that steady capacity-building and institutional help are important to enhancing prosecution outcomes, guaranteeing justice, and combating corruption.
The federal government’s renewed dedication to prosecutorial funding {and professional} improvement is extensively seen as a optimistic step towards enhancing Liberia’s felony justice system and reinforcing the rule of regulation.
