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‘Consequence!’ -Bar Leaderships Differ Over Prexy’s View
By Precious D. Freeman“Cllr. Bornor Varmah acted in breach of Article 2 and 76(a)(5) of the Liberian Constitution. The matter will be handled accordingly; through resignation or…
Court Allows Othello Bruce’s Extradition To US
The Monrovia City Magisterial Court under the gavel of Stipendiary Magistrate L. Ben Barco, has ordered the extradition of Liberian-American national Othello Bruce to the United States to…
Renew Mandate To Establish War Crimes Court -Calls On President To Step Up Progress…
Six human rights groups have called on President Joseph Boakai to follow through on his commitment to justice and human rights by renewing an executive order key to establishing a war…
Monrovia Residents Slam Representatives Over Court Defiance
By Precious D. FreemanA growing chorus of public dissatisfaction echoed through the streets of Monrovia, as ordinary citizens reacted with concern and frustration to ongoing tensions within…
‘House Standoff Exposes Legal Weaknesses’ -GC Boss Warns
The Acting Chairperson of the Governance Commission (GC), Alaric K. Tokpa, has stressed that a comprehensive review of Liberia’s constitutional and legal frameworks is essential to…
“Liberia Must Not Compromise The Law” -Says Judge Morgan
By Precious D. FreemanThe Chief Judge of the Commercial Court at the Temple of Justice, Eva Mappy Morgan, has warned that Liberia cannot afford to compromise the rule of law if it is to…
Respect Supreme Court Ruling …CENTAL Urges Executive
By Laurina B. LormiaThe Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has urged the Executive Branch, headed by President Joseph Boakai, to fully respect and implement the…
Fmr. Justice Banks Speaks On Politically Motivated Interpretations
By Grace Bryant MollayThe former Associate Justice, Philip Banks, has emphasized the importance of relying on evolving evidence in the country and promoting public education on legal…
Lawmakers Challenge Supreme Court’s Ruling …Request Re-Argument Over Speakers’…
By Precious D. FreemanA major political and constitutional standoff is brewing between the Liberian Supreme Court and the Legislature, as a group of lawmakers led by Richard Koon have filed…
‘Match Words With Actions’ -CJ Youh Speaks To Lawyers
By Precious D. FreemanChief Justice, Sie-A-Nyene Gyapay Youh, did not mince her words at the 23rd Annual Convention of the Association of Female Lawyers of Liberia (AFELL), as she sharply…