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The Campaign for Human Rights and Development International (CHRDI) has expressed concern over what it describes as a prolonged delay in the delivery of judgment in a public interest case before the High Court Civil Division, which it says took nearly 730 days to conclude.
In a statement following the ruling, CHRDI said it would pursue all available appellate options, arguing that the lengthy delay undermines public confidence in the justice system.
The organisation described the two-year wait for a judgment on constitutional and governance-related issues as troubling, warning that such delays risk weakening democratic accountability and public trust in judicial oversight.
According to CHRDI, prolonged adjudication of such matters creates the perception that executive actions may go unchecked, which it says is harmful to democratic governance.
It further stated that democracy is strengthened by scrutiny, but weakened when access to timely judicial review is denied or significantly delayed.
CHRDI noted that the judgment, delivered after what it termed an “inordinate delay,” fell short of the standards of transparency and accountability expected in a democratic state.
The organisation said Sierra Leoneans deserve a more efficient and responsive justice system capable of handling constitutional matters within reasonable timeframes.
It reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing legal remedies through the appellate process and to continuing its advocacy for judicial efficiency and accountability.
