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toubab1020
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 Posted - 15 Aug 2013 : 16:16:05
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And more very interesting stuff.
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"BARRY/DIEDRICH CASE WITHDRAWN
Published on Wednesday, 14 August 2013 10:54 | Written by Lamin Sanyang
Lamin Sanyang
Justice Mikhail Abdullah of the Criminal Division of the Banjul High Court yesterday, Monday 12 August, discontinued the case involving the state against Mr Alieu Barry, a Gambian born British national, Mr Bernd George Diedrich, a German national and Mr Yaya Barry after the state decided not to proceed with the matter. “I have the instruction from the Attorney General to inform this court that by virtue of her powers given to her by section 64 of the Criminal Procedure Code and section 85 (1) of the 1997 Constitution of The Gambia this matter shall not continue,” asserted S.H Barkun, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)"
http://www.foroyaa.gm/burning-issues/13932-barry-diedrich-case-withdrawn |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 15 Aug 2013 : 16:36:20
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This from the D.O.:
Judiciary assures commitment to ensure justice
Africa » Gambia
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
The Judiciary has expressed its commitment to ensure that justice is administered to all irrespective of status.
According to a press release from the judiciary, the general public is kindly informed that all criminal cases will be dealt with expeditiously and justly.
Below is the full text of the release.
The Judiciary wishes to inform the general public that all criminal cases involving persons detained without due process have been mentioned at the Special Criminal Court chaired by Honourable Justice Emmanuel Nkea. All pending cases have also been heard and trial is ongoing. The general public is being kindly informed that the cases will be dealt with expeditiously and justly”.
The Judiciary reassures of its constitutional commitment to ensure that justice is administered to all irrespective of status.
Author: Daily Observer
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/judiciary-assures-commitment-to-ensure-justice |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Aug 2013 : 18:48:26
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| Truth is that Gambia does not have a functional judiciary. It is all empty talk. Cases are decided by remote controlled dispensation of injustice. Luck lady of the day, get your pay package and stay on till contract ends. |
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toubab1020
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toubab1020
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Posted - 19 Aug 2013 : 21:39:22
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Another example?
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"He further stated that he was not oblivious to the payment of December salary as well as payment of D10,000 for the return Air ticket, adding that the plaintiff had accepted receipt of these sums.
“That notwithstanding, the plaintiff was entitled to the issuance of a six months’ notice period or payments of six months in lieu of notice,” he said.
Chairman Jobarteh adduced that the other claims of the plaintiff were not proved and they were dismissed, and did not also award 25 per cent interest to the plaintiff.
He ordered that the defendant shall pay to the plaintiff $12,000 or its equivalent in dalasi as payment in lieu of six months notice period.
The defendant shall pay to the plaintiff $12,000 or its equivalent in dalasi as damages. Cost of D10,000 was awarded to the plaintiff, who should also be paid statutory interest of 4 per cent from the date of the award to the date of payment."
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/kanifing-industrial-tribunal-enters-judgement-in-favour-of-british-national |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 22 Aug 2013 : 07:57:25
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THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHOULD LOOK INTO THE LEGALITIES OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS
Foroyaa Editorial: Published on Wednesday, 21 August 2013
The Laws of the Gambia are clearly defined under the Constitution. All executive orders or proclamations must be prescribed by law. Now businesses close and traffic comes to a halt on a day that is announced over the Radio and TV as ‘Set Setal’. There is no law providing for this. When one is asked, they would claim that it is an executive order but this order is not found in any Gazette.
At this moment, complaints are coming that youth who used to play football after finishing their farm work are being threatened with arrest because of what is claimed as executive order. Hence, law enforcement officers are asked whether a person could be charged for something that is not considered a crime in our statute books and they would answer to the negative.
Section 24 subsection (5) is very clear. It states: “No person shall be charged with or held to be guilty of a criminal offence on account of any act or omission which did not at the time it took place constitute such an offence, and no penalty shall be imposed for any criminal offence which is more severe in degree or description that the maximum penalty which might have been imposed for that offence at the time when it was committed.”
Hence, the Attorney General needs to review these executive orders and, where they exceed the bounds of the law, advise the president to revoke them accordingly to reduce and eradicate impunity.
Source: Foroyaa |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 22 Aug 2013 : 16:34:02
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"Hence, the Attorney General needs to review these executive orders and, where they exceed the bounds of the law, advise the president to revoke them accordingly to reduce and eradicate impunity."
Hmmmmmmmmmm..........the request sounds good enough.
But as we are in the realms of politics that is not going to happen,government officers,politicians,those in the legal professions,and journalists VERY VERY SELDOM find themselves in a position of being able to give a simple clear unambiguous response to any question asked of them.
As the saying goes "it's the nature of the beast"
http://www.chacha.com/question/what-does-the-quote-%22nature-of-the-beast%22-mean
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 27 Aug 2013 : 13:03:47
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This is a good move if only they do not start using the law "giving false information" against those coming with complaints.
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Judiciary establishes Complaints Committee
Daily Observer: Published Tuesday, August 27, 2013
A seven-member Complaints Committee has been established by The Gambia Judiciary to look into affairs of those adjudicating justice, a press release from the Office of the Chief Justice has disclosed.
The release indicated that the Committee is mandated to receive complaints against judges, magistrates, cadis, registrars and judicial staff as well as investigate and make recommendations to the Honourable chief justice.
The Committee that is headed by Justice Janneh of the Supreme Court as the chair, according to the release, also has as members Justice Sallah Wadda, Court of Appeal; Justice Nkea, High Court; solicitor general and legal secretary, member; Justice Omar Secka, chairman Cadi Appeals Panel; Abdou Conteh, (secretary), principal registrar, Court of Appeal; and a representative from The Gambia Bar Association.
“Notice is hereby given that all grievances and complaints regarding the performance of duty against any judge, magistrate, cadi, registrar or any other court official may now be lodged with the said committee. All complaints are to be addressed to the chairman, Complaints Committee, Office of the Chief Justice, Banjul,” it concluded.
Author: Daily Observer |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 27 Aug 2013 : 17:22:09
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| Good point Momodou,I think that the "game is afoot" (http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/360550.html )now,it would not enhance the credibility of whichever department in the administration has chosen to take this path in an effort to bring about H.E.'s task of Nation building for The Gambia. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 28 Aug 2013 : 19:31:47
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I should not like to be found wanting,"dire consequences will follow" MAY mean a stay at "The Hotel"
"The introduction of a Judicial Complaints Committee is another welcome development. The move will make judges and magistrates exercise caution in their engagements and ensure that justice is effectively delivered and with speed, since they will be aware that their actions can be questioned by even the common person and if the Committee investigates and find anyone wanting, dire consequences will follow."
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/the-judiciary-on-the-move |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 05 Sep 2013 : 11:41:15
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"Alagie Jajue, relatives confirm is a law-student and is currently detained at the remand wing at Mile II.",as he is detained in the Remand Wing of the prison does that not indicate that he has been imprisioned on the order of a member of the judiciary?
Mile two would surely not accept a prisoner without a signed warrant from a court authorising them to take him into custody,would they ?
"Chief Justice pledges to build sound, credible judiciary"
Maybe Justice Mabel Yamoa Agyemang,would like to have a go at this "problem" ?
Relevant topic.
http://www.gambia.dk/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13334
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Originally posted by toubab1020
I should not like to be found wanting,"dire consequences will follow" MAY mean a stay at "The Hotel"
"The introduction of a Judicial Complaints Committee is another welcome development. The move will make judges and magistrates exercise caution in their engagements and ensure that justice is effectively delivered and with speed, since they will be aware that their actions can be questioned by even the common person and if the Committee investigates and find anyone wanting, dire consequences will follow."
http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/the-judiciary-on-the-move
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 08 Sep 2013 : 15:37:24
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This appears to be yet another ongoing improvement in the Gambian judicial system as promised by Justice Mabel Yamoa Agyemang,in a recent case being held before Magistrate Fatou Jeng.
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".......this is not in line with criminal law. She said that at the end of the day; if the accused persons are convicted, they would be punished by the State and not the complainants.She added, “If you look at the prosecution’s objection, he mentioned no reason as objection that can stop these accused persons from being granted bail.”
http://www.foroyaa.gm/burning-issues/14097-bail-bond-in-babylon-trial-reduced |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 06 Feb 2014 : 14:23:05
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Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang removed
The Point Published on: Thursday, February 06, 2014
 The Point has confirmed through judicial sources that The Chief Justice of The Gambia has been removed from her post, effective on Monday.
Ghanaian-born Mabel Yamoa Agyemang was first appointed to the post in July last year, after the removal of Justice Joseph Wowo.
While no reason was given as to her removal, judicial sources said there has not yet been any replacement, as at the time of going to press.
Justice Agyemeng is an expert Appeal Court judge from the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Since she was called to the Ghanaian Bar in 1987 and the Ghanaian Bench soon after, she has served in the judiciaries of the governments of Ghana, The Gambia and Swaziland.
She began working for the Commonwealth Secretariat in 2004, first being sent to The Gambia where she spent four years as a High Court judge, and then to Swaziland in a similar capacity.
She was appointed to the High Court of Swaziland in October 2008 for a two-year assignment to help strengthen the judiciary and deliver fast, expert judgments on cases.
Her previous assignment, to The Gambia from September 2004 to 2008, saw her sitting as a High Court judge. Here she was so successful that the Justice Ministry asked her to serve for an additional year in the country’s Court of Appeal.
However, she declined the offer in favour of an assignment in Swaziland, so that she could further broaden her experience.
According to records, Justice Mabel Agyemang, who served in the land and civil division, Commercial division and Criminal division completed about 365 files during her four-year tenure in The Gambia as a High Court judge.
Prior to her appointment as Chief Justice of The Gambia, Justice Agyemang was serving as a member of the Gambia Court of Appeal.
Source: The Point |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 06 Feb 2014 : 20:27:26
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| OK........... what can I write now? |
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kisley
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Posted - 08 Feb 2014 : 01:26:28
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Seriously, what has that woman done to her eyebrows 
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Chief Justice to build sound, credible judiciary?
