Post a comment 
The Honourable Chief Justice, His Lordship Komba Kamanda, has publicly voiced strong concerns over what he described as the high rate of female lawyers appearing in court in “inappropriate attire,” specifically referencing miniskirts and other forms of dress that violate the profession’s ethical standards.
The Chief Justice raised the issue on October 6, 2026, during a high-level meeting with the executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), led by its President, Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara, aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing ethics within the legal profession.
Justice Kamanda informed the SLBA leadership that he has received multiple complaints from Judges regarding legal practitioners who appear in court wearing attire such as miniskirts, brown shoes, and slippers. These items are noted as being in contravention of the Legal Practitioners’ Code of Conduct.
In a move to enforce professional standards, the Chief Justice announced a firm directive to the Bench. Judges have been instructed not to hear any lawyer who appears in court improperly dressed.
He tasked the SLBA President to actively remind all members of their responsibility to maintain professional dress standards within the courtroom to uphold the dignity of the profession and the Judiciary.
In his welcoming remarks, the Chief Justice stressed that a strong and ethical legal profession is vital to maintaining the integrity of the Judiciary, and he called for the Bar’s active support in implementing key reforms. He also commended the SLBA for its participation in the recent Assize Service, which marked the official opening of the 2025/2026 Judicial Year.
In response, SLBA President Mrs. Tuma Adama Gento-Kamara thanked the Chief Justice for his openness and assured him of the Bar Association’s unwavering commitment to upholding the ethics and standards of the legal profession
