Honourable Justice Veronic Wright and Honourable Justice Sainabou Wadda Ceesay have been sworn in as Justices of the Court of Appeal and Honourable Justice Isatou Jallow Sey as Justice of the High Court.
They were all sworn in yesterday in Banjul.
Delivering his statement at the ceremony, President Barrow congratulated the justices on their new positions while thanking them for their devotion to duty and for accepting to remain in the service of the nation.
“My Lord, the Chief Justice, has reassured me that, as customary, these Judges went through a rigorous selection process before their recommendation by the Judicial Service Commission for appointment. It is, therefore, by virtue of their hard work, qualifications, competence, and experience that they were recommended to me for their respective appointments to the Superior Courts.”
Barrow continued that under the leadership of the Honourable Chief Justice, Hassan B. Jallow, the Judiciary has recorded significant achievements with regard to the administration of justice in the country and enhancing access to justice for all Gambian citizens and residents of the country.
President Barrow assured that the Government will continue to support the Judicial Sector for the realisation of the objectives expressed in their Strategic Plan, 2021-2025.
“My government is currently working on a Bill to improve the conditions of service for the Judiciary and make the Sector a model within the region. As in other countries, in The Gambia, the Judiciary undoubtedly plays a very important role as a strong pillar of the State in promoting and protecting fundamental human rights, enforcing the penal code, and resolving disputes. Linked to our situation, a well-functioning independent and transparent Judiciary is indispensable for our growing democracy.”
He said as custodians of the Law, or Justices of the Superior Courts, earning public trust and timely dispensation of justice are of paramount importance and should always be uppermost on your minds as you perform your functions.
