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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10 Apr 2007 : 23:41:27
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Is it time that the Gambian Judicary and Security Forces get their act together by making sure that Gambian Law is upheld and that innocent people don't languish for prolonged periods in jail because judges are confused about whether they are judges or business men?
While the jails become overcrowded wouldn't it make more sense to give people bail? Isn't it time that the 72 hour limit on being held without charged is upheld? And better Human rights are given to those who are awaiting trial or to charged or not?
It seems as if the Gambian judiciary is in a mess seefor yourself.
http://www.statehouse.gm/pres-judiciary-meet_030407.htm
Peace
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 10 Apr 2007 23:43:03 |
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Momodou
Denmark
11835 Posts |
Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 01:35:10
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Foroyaa Editorial
THE PRESIDENT AND THE SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUTICE
After The Words, Action Should Follow
The judiciary is the last port of call for justice. The law enforcement establishments are transit points. The president took a critical look at the transit points and last port of call and indicated that there are unacceptable delays at all the centres which require rectification.
Foroyaa will publish the encounter verbatim in subsequent issues.
Our point of emphasis is to motivate all authorities concerned to march words into action.
Action Recommended
It is necessary for the Secretary of State for Interior to establish a task force to look into all long detentions without court appearance and all those remanded in custody without diligent prosecution. This task force should be mandated to go to the prisons to discuss with the prisoners or detainees concerned as well as to receive complaints from their families.
As we go to press the families of Mr. Ousman Rambo Jatta, headmaster Tamba Fofana, Chief Ebrima Manneh are concerned that since the president’s speech no action has been taken to release their loved ones. Action speaks louder. All those who treasure justice are waiting for action to speak.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 40/2007, 9 - 10 April, 2007 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Momodou
Denmark
11835 Posts |
Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 01:35:10
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Foroyaa Editorial
THE PRESIDENT AND THE SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF JUTICE
After The Words, Action Should Follow
The judiciary is the last port of call for justice. The law enforcement establishments are transit points. The president took a critical look at the transit points and last port of call and indicated that there are unacceptable delays at all the centres which require rectification.
Foroyaa will publish the encounter verbatim in subsequent issues.
Our point of emphasis is to motivate all authorities concerned to march words into action.
Action Recommended
It is necessary for the Secretary of State for Interior to establish a task force to look into all long detentions without court appearance and all those remanded in custody without diligent prosecution. This task force should be mandated to go to the prisons to discuss with the prisoners or detainees concerned as well as to receive complaints from their families.
As we go to press the families of Mr. Ousman Rambo Jatta, headmaster Tamba Fofana, Chief Ebrima Manneh are concerned that since the president’s speech no action has been taken to release their loved ones. Action speaks louder. All those who treasure justice are waiting for action to speak.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 40/2007, 9 - 10 April, 2007 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Sanusi
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Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 19:25:16
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Sister Omega
I do find Jammeh's comments a bit hyprocritical, considering the fact our current Judiciary is constantly inundated with politically motivated cases. There are certain criminal cases pending at the High Court which needs to be struck out. Classic examples could be seen the following cases of
(1) The State vs Fatou Jaw Manneh
(2) The State vs Lamin Fatty
(3) The State vs Lamin Cham
(4) The State vs Dodou Kassa Jatta
(5) The State vs Ebrima Marenah
In my view, these cases do not pass the PUBLIC INTEREST test.
If Jammeh wants to the Judiciary to get its act together then surely he stop using it as his weapon against innocent members within the Opposition. Just take a look at the following cases ;
The State vs OJ-2001
The State vs Ousainou Darboe
The State vs Lamin Waa Juwara
The State vs Dumo Sarho and many others
In my view the APRC has abused its position by wasting tax payers money in prosecuting these political personalities.The Judiciary will only be able to perform its duty if the APRC ceased to used it as a weapon to oppress its opponents.
Chi Jaama
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Sanusi
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Posted - 11 Apr 2007 : 19:25:16
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Sister Omega
I do find Jammeh's comments a bit hyprocritical, considering the fact our current Judiciary is constantly inundated with politically motivated cases. There are certain criminal cases pending at the High Court which needs to be struck out. Classic examples could be seen the following cases of
(1) The State vs Fatou Jaw Manneh
(2) The State vs Lamin Fatty
(3) The State vs Lamin Cham
(4) The State vs Dodou Kassa Jatta
(5) The State vs Ebrima Marenah
In my view, these cases do not pass the PUBLIC INTEREST test.
If Jammeh wants to the Judiciary to get its act together then surely he stop using it as his weapon against innocent members within the Opposition. Just take a look at the following cases ;
The State vs OJ-2001
The State vs Ousainou Darboe
The State vs Lamin Waa Juwara
The State vs Dumo Sarho and many others
In my view the APRC has abused its position by wasting tax payers money in prosecuting these political personalities.The Judiciary will only be able to perform its duty if the APRC ceased to used it as a weapon to oppress its opponents.
Chi Jaama
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kayjatta
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 11:24:56
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Sanusi you are absolutely right. I find Dr. Jammeh's remarks a little unsettling too. Although he appears to be promoting the rule of law , his speech could actually undermine the rule of law in the Gambia. His suggestive attack on the Gambia Bar Association indicates a contempt of defence attorneys who defends the interests of the accused persons. His speech appears to rally judges in favor of prosecutors rather than defence attorneys.This is a classic case of "lawyer bashing" ; and the speech brings to mind George W. Bush's criticism of U.S. Supreme court judges for what he called "judicial activism". But there is a big difference between the Gambian judiciary and that of the U.S. The president cannot fire judges and cannot hire (appoint) them without approval by congress , while in the Gambia the judges are at the mercy of the president's whims and caprices.
The Chairman's dabbling in judicial matters by threatening to fire magistrates and judges itself undermines the rule of law. Unless judges and magistrates are completely immune from the president's discretionary hire and fire rule of law cannot be upheld in the gambia.Judges and magistrates may have to conduct themselves according to their survival instinct. Backlog in courts is a problem that is not unique to the Gambia, it is big problem in the U.S. here also. Backlog in Gambian courts could be alleviated by the following:
-throwing out frivolous cases especially those politically motivated,
-appointing more judges and magistrates,
-stiff statutes of limitations in the criminal code,
-encouraging litigants to consider Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
-providing a constitutionally guaranteed independence of judges and magistrates.
Thanks.
Is the president suggesting corruption in the judiciary by saying that " you cannot be A magistrate and a business man" ? |
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kayjatta
2978 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 11:24:56
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Sanusi you are absolutely right. I find Dr. Jammeh's remarks a little unsettling too. Although he appears to be promoting the rule of law , his speech could actually undermine the rule of law in the Gambia. His suggestive attack on the Gambia Bar Association indicates a contempt of defence attorneys who defends the interests of the accused persons. His speech appears to rally judges in favor of prosecutors rather than defence attorneys.This is a classic case of "lawyer bashing" ; and the speech brings to mind George W. Bush's criticism of U.S. Supreme court judges for what he called "judicial activism". But there is a big difference between the Gambian judiciary and that of the U.S. The president cannot fire judges and cannot hire (appoint) them without approval by congress , while in the Gambia the judges are at the mercy of the president's whims and caprices.
The Chairman's dabbling in judicial matters by threatening to fire magistrates and judges itself undermines the rule of law. Unless judges and magistrates are completely immune from the president's discretionary hire and fire rule of law cannot be upheld in the gambia.Judges and magistrates may have to conduct themselves according to their survival instinct. Backlog in courts is a problem that is not unique to the Gambia, it is big problem in the U.S. here also. Backlog in Gambian courts could be alleviated by the following:
-throwing out frivolous cases especially those politically motivated,
-appointing more judges and magistrates,
-stiff statutes of limitations in the criminal code,
-encouraging litigants to consider Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
-providing a constitutionally guaranteed independence of judges and magistrates.
Thanks.
Is the president suggesting corruption in the judiciary by saying that " you cannot be A magistrate and a business man" ? |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 18:41:27
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THE MAN IS A KAJAB ( WOLF) HE SAID THIS AND THEN TURN ARROUND AND DO SOME THING DIFFERENT.
he is only deceiving himself. i spoke to a sister who came from holiday just lst tuesday and i asked her how is our all seeing two eyes ? she said well ,he is the tv ,the radio ,the observer .....every thing. now that answer his propagander secretaries topic. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 18:41:27
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THE MAN IS A KAJAB ( WOLF) HE SAID THIS AND THEN TURN ARROUND AND DO SOME THING DIFFERENT.
he is only deceiving himself. i spoke to a sister who came from holiday just lst tuesday and i asked her how is our all seeing two eyes ? she said well ,he is the tv ,the radio ,the observer .....every thing. now that answer his propagander secretaries topic. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
3820 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 23:53:50
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Jammeh is the brand of criminal who denounces his own actions as way of deceiving good people. Only fools will buy his stock of dust. |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Apr 2007 : 23:53:50
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Jammeh is the brand of criminal who denounces his own actions as way of deceiving good people. Only fools will buy his stock of dust. |
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somita
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Apr 2007 : 00:26:56
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Jammeh taking a swipe at the Judiciary and police is a cheap pathetic political stunt with no real meaning.
If only pigs can fly, i will believe not a word of what he says. I sometimes wonder if he is not under the influence, only chameleons are known to change colour so quickly.
Mr President what else are you going to tell us, "countability and transparency" the slogans that you seems to have forgotten or lost in the project of self enrichment. |
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somita
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Apr 2007 : 00:26:56
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Jammeh taking a swipe at the Judiciary and police is a cheap pathetic political stunt with no real meaning.
If only pigs can fly, i will believe not a word of what he says. I sometimes wonder if he is not under the influence, only chameleons are known to change colour so quickly.
Mr President what else are you going to tell us, "countability and transparency" the slogans that you seems to have forgotten or lost in the project of self enrichment. |
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maple
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Apr 2007 : 05:17:32
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Originally posted by Sister Omega
Is it time that the Gambian Judicary and Security Forces get their act together by making sure that Gambian Law is upheld and that innocent people don't languish for prolonged periods in jail because judges are confused about whether they are judges or business men?
While the jails become overcrowded wouldn't it make more sense to give people bail? Isn't it time that the 72 hour limit on being held without charged is upheld? And better Human rights are given to those who are awaiting trial or to charged or not?
It seems as if the Gambian judiciary is in a mess seefor yourself.
http://www.statehouse.gm/pres-judiciary-meet_030407.htm
Peace
Sister Omega
Am glad that Sis O brougth this interesting piece to our attention and I cant belief these are Jammeh words less i for get He is Jack of all trade and master of non. Once again Mr President you have failed.
Maybe his next move will be to attack the NIA that they keep people for too long an introgation.
NAWAA!!!!!!!!!!! WANDERS WILL NEVER END IN THE GAMBIA |
"Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear" Paulo Coelho. |
Edited by - maple on 14 Apr 2007 05:18:48 |
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maple
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Apr 2007 : 05:17:32
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Originally posted by Sister Omega
Is it time that the Gambian Judicary and Security Forces get their act together by making sure that Gambian Law is upheld and that innocent people don't languish for prolonged periods in jail because judges are confused about whether they are judges or business men?
While the jails become overcrowded wouldn't it make more sense to give people bail? Isn't it time that the 72 hour limit on being held without charged is upheld? And better Human rights are given to those who are awaiting trial or to charged or not?
It seems as if the Gambian judiciary is in a mess seefor yourself.
http://www.statehouse.gm/pres-judiciary-meet_030407.htm
Peace
Sister Omega
Am glad that Sis O brougth this interesting piece to our attention and I cant belief these are Jammeh words less i for get He is Jack of all trade and master of non. Once again Mr President you have failed.
Maybe his next move will be to attack the NIA that they keep people for too long an introgation.
NAWAA!!!!!!!!!!! WANDERS WILL NEVER END IN THE GAMBIA |
"Don't waste your time with explanations: people only hear what they want to hear" Paulo Coelho. |
Edited by - maple on 14 Apr 2007 05:18:48 |
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Alhassan
Sweden
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Posted - 16 Apr 2007 : 16:09:23
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Maple,
What is wrong about the warnings? Do you wish things to remain the same? Ofcause things must be put to the right track. If Jammeh , who is the head of the shed, does not tackle these problems who is there to do so? Even the Judges and lawyers are corrupt. In my opinion, he said it at the right time and place. |
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