President Adama Barrow has re-echoed that his government has enormously enhanced the independence of the Gambia’s Judiciary in line with the rule of law and good governance.
The Gambian leader made the statement at the Law Court Complex in Banjul along the Independence Drive during the opening of the Legal Year 2025, which he presided over.
President Barrow addressed a gathering that included chief justice Hassan B. Jallow, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dawda Jallow, the Gambia Bar’s president Neneh M.C. Cham and other dignitaries within and outside government.
“In this mission to promote and ensure good governance, rule of law and democracy by maintaining a clear separation of powers, we have significantly improved the independence of the judiciary, thereby restoring public confidence in our legal institutions,” President Barrow stated.
The establishment of additional courts and the appointments of highly qualified judges are concrete steps to delivering justice impartially and effectively, he added.
On transitional justice process, he held that the Government of The Gambia is moving from policy formulation to meaningful implementation, citing its Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission’s white paper issued to ensure justice for victims.
In the same vein, he praised the Judiciary’s landmark installation of recording tools and software in the high court in Banjul as a monumental step towards impartial access to justice for all.
“This initiative modernizes the justice sector and improves justice delivery,” he said.
Moreover, Barrow recognised the Judiciary’s in-house training initiatives for district tribunals and the educating of communities on legal matters, saying they are making substantial difference, particularly those in the rural area.
