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toubab1020
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 Posted - 03 Feb 2011 : 15:03:03
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This from the D.O.
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/prison-reform-seminar-underway
I wonder if Justice Agim has sufficient authority to do anything other than to "come up with a plan of action with recommendation on how to improve the current prison system." again just words, no action, as with all things legal they take a long time to formulate a plan,more delays again, for an urgent situation,but that's EXACTLY what is wanted by those who thought of this siminar idea, it costs no money,no one has to justify their actions and systems that are at present lacking remain in place,I expect that the report when completed will be left on a shelf to gather dust in some government department
Prison reform seminar underway
Africa » Gambia
Thursday, February 03, 2011
The Judiciary in collaboration with the UNDP on Wednesday began a two-day seminar on prison reform, held at the Kairaba Beach Hotel.
The purpose of the seminar is to come up with a plan of action with recommendation on how to improve the current prison system. In his keynote address, Justice Emmanuel Agim, chief justice of The Gambia, said the role of the Judiciary is paramount in justice delivery. He commended the consultant, Ida Drammeh, a senior legal practitioner for preparing a comprehensive and informative report on plan of action for prison reform. He challenged the prison officers to work diligently in executing their duties, adding that they must follow the prison regulatory in order to treat the inmates as their fellow human beings. He further reminded them that they have a responsibility to serve as public officers.
Chief Justice Agim pointed out that treating prisoners humanly is a responsibility and a duty and not a favour. He urged the prison officers to do justice in executing their duties, adding that the government of The Gambia's objective for justice must not be violated.
Speaking earlier, Justice Mama Fatima Singhateh, a High Court judge and coordinator of the programme, thanked the UNDP for their support to the Judiciary for the past two years. She indicated that the development of a plan of action on prison reform is an activity under Judiciary's project, adding that they felt that there is a need as a key arm of government to consider how to improve the prison services, since they are the institution that sentence offenders and criminals.
She further asserted that the purpose of the seminar is not only to review the document but also to come up with comments, proposals and recommendation in addressing the current gaps within the prison system, with a view to structurally and institutionally improve on it.
Author: by Sheriff Barry
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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