By: Dawda M Jallow
Justiciary of The Gambia renewed its commitment to uphold and safeguard public trust in the country’s legal system by cultivating integrity in judicial responsibilities. The initiative was supported by the American Bar Association.
Honourable Justice Omar MM Njie on behave of the Chief Justice of The Gambia, Assan B. Jallow said the judicial strategic plan 2021-2025 serves as a significant step towards cultivating integrity, ethical conduct, and excellence in respective roles of the judicial sector.
‘’As key players in the just delivery chain Notaries public, commissioner of Oath and justice of peace carry a profound responsibility to uphold the safeguard public trust in our legal system. Your roles, whether in validating legal documents, administering Oath, or facilitating the resolution of disputes, demand adherence to the highest ethical standards.
It is only through unwavering commitment to integrity, impartiality, and professionalism that we can continue to strengthen the public confidence in our justice system. Let this training serve as a platform to refine your practice and further align them with the principle of fairness and accountability,’’ Justice Njie advised senior legal practitioners in a training organised by Association of Notaries, Commissioners of Oath and Justice of Peace in The Gambia on Monday at BakadajiHotel.
Mr Abdou Conteh, judicial secretary, echoed the importance of the event as highlighted by Justice Njie while further advising senior legal practitioners in the country to try by all means to retain public confidence in the sector.
Sandra Oryema, representative of the American Bar Association, stated that the gathering represents a steward of justice, integrity, and public trust, holding roles that are foundational to the proper functioning of the legal civic system. ‘’Your responsibilities as Commissioners of Oath, Justice of the Peace, and Notary publics are not merely procedural. They are ethical imperative that ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. Every Oath you can administer, every document you notarized, and every decision you witness carries with the weight of public confidence in the justice system.’’
