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Chief Justice orders Coroner’s inquest into death of Omar Badjie

Press ReleaseOctober 2, 202501 mins

The Judiciary of The Gambia wishes to inform the media and the general public that, following an application by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice under the Coroners Act, His Lordship Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow has today ordered the holding of a coroner’s inquest into the death of Omar Badjie,…

Properly crafted constitution provides enduring framework for effective gov’t – Chief Judge

Ismaila SonkoFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 202503 mins

The Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hassan B. Jallow, has reaffirmed that constitution is the most important legal instrument for any nation. “When properly crafted it can provide an enduring framework for effective government, for good governance, for peace and for socio-economic progress,” the Chief Justice said yesterday at the opening of the legal year…