Employees of the judicial branch of government have temporarily suspended their protest at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia after Finance Minister Samuel Tweah assured them of the government’s commitment to investigate their claim.
Judge Clinton-Johnson Wants Power to Appoint Magistrates Taken from the Presidency
The presiding judge of Criminal Court B, Ceaineh Clinton-Johnson, is calling for a change in the provision of the Judicial Law which gives the Executive Branch appointing powers over stipendiary magistrates.
In Landmark Case, Supreme Court Rules Dual Citizenship Not Illegal Unless Established Through Due Process
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ruled in favor of an American-based Liberian attorney, Alvin Teage Jalloh, in the landmark case Jalloh v. Republic of Liberia, in which the court interprets the constitutionality of Section 22.1 and 22.2 of the Alien and Nationality Law in favor of Jalloh, and against the Liberian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Chief Justice Korkpor Cautions Against Pay Cut for Judicial Officials
Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has cautioned the government against implementing a pay cut for officials of the judiciary.
Grand Bassa Public Defender Resigns to Begin Private Practice
Paul Jarvan, who served as public defender in Grand Bassa for more than a decade, has resigned his post.
Chief Justice Opens Up on Limited Funds to Run the Court
Supreme Court Chief Justice Francis Korkpor has disclosed that the judiciary is facing serious financial challenges, which are hampering the court’s ability to function.
Grand Bassa Judge Warns Against ‘Wave of Unethical Conduct’
The resident judge of the Second Judicial Circuit Court has warned judicial actors against unethical behavior to extract money from citizens.
Press Union Wants Constitutional Reforms in Aftermath of Associate Justice’s Impeachment
The Press Union of Liberia is calling for reforms in the Liberian constitution in order to enhance the independence of the judicial branch of government, following the impeachment of former Associate Justice Kabineh Ja’neh from the Supreme Court.