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Chief Justice Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s unwavering commitment to judicial independence, institutional accountability, and excellence in the administration of justice as he officially declared open a three-day capacity-building training for High Court judges.
The training, held at Brookfields Hotel on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, brought together judicial officers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the knowledge, competence, and professionalism of judges across the country.
In his keynote address, the Honourable Chief Justice underscored the Judiciary’s proactive commitment to continuous professional development, emphasizing that such initiatives are essential in enhancing public trust and confidence in the justice system.
He noted that sustained capacity-building remains central to ensuring that judges perform their duties with independence, accountability, and responsiveness to the evolving demands of justice in a modern society.
The comprehensive training programme will cover a wide range of critical and contemporary issues, including the Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, the Role of a Judge in a Democracy, Cybersecurity for Judges, Judicial Independence, Modern Statutory Interpretation, Judges and Social Media, and practical approaches to identifying and resolving common case management challenges.
Reaffirming his administration’s reform agenda, Chief Justice Kamanda stated that the Judiciary remains firmly on course to enhance efficiency, integrity, and credibility across all levels.
He added that the training would sharpen the analytical skills of judges and encourage innovative thinking in addressing complex legal matters and emerging challenges within the justice sector.
“This training will strengthen our analytical skills and equip us to think innovatively in addressing complex legal issues and the evolving challenges confronting the Judiciary,” he stated.
The training marks another significant step in the Judiciary’s ongoing efforts to build a more responsive, transparent, and robust justice system in Sierra Leone.
