By Politico staff writer
The Chinese Ambassador to Sierra Leone Ambassador Hu Zhangliang has in a visit on the Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, Desmond Babatunde Edwards, assured him of his government's commitment to support the Judiciary in achieving its core values whenever called upon.
The Chinese Ambassador said his visit is to keep the Chief Justice abreast with projects that the Chinese government is implementing in Sierra Leone and to foster goodwill between the Embassy and the Judiciary. He noted that his government is currently implementing 10 projects, with 15 yet to commence.
Speaking on the transformational drive of the judiciary, Ambassador Hu Zhangliang said he Chief Justice has aided effective justice delivery.
In his statement, Justice Edwards highlighted the Judiciary’s key successes under his leadership such as the creation of the specialized divisions of the High Court, the Sexual Offences Model Court, the Anti-Corruption Court and the Industrial and Social Security Court.
He went on to note that amid the many achievements recorded so far in the area of increased access to justice, expeditious trials and taking the judiciary closer to the people, there are still other pending challenges that require support.
He said with the availability of the required funds, he intends to ensure the refurbishment and electrification of Provincial Courts through the provision of solar lights or generators across the country and the establishment of e-library among host of other proposed development.
He noted the need for the use of advanced technology in the administration of justice that will ensure effective justice delivery to all citizens.
The Chinese Ambassador similarly paid a familiarisation visit on the Anti-Corruption Commission’s Boss at his office in Freetown.
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