The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has announced that the Michaelmas Criminal Sessions of the High Court will officially open in Freetown on Tuesday, 17th September 2024.

The opening ceremony will take place at High Court No. 1 at 8:30 AM and will be presided over by the Honourable Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke.

The event will begin with a ceremonial call-over of cases, where all parties involved in upcoming court proceedings will be formally acknowledged. The ceremony will be preceded by a Guard of Honour mounted by the Sierra Leone Police in recognition of the importance of this judicial occasion.

Members of the public, litigants, journalists, and other court users are requested to be seated by 8:00 AM to ensure a prompt start to the proceedings.

The Michaelmas Criminal Sessions, an essential part of Sierra Leone’s legal calendar, signal the resumption of criminal cases in the High Court, with matters ranging from minor offences to high-profile cases expected to be heard in the coming weeks.

This medium will bring you details as event unfolds…