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Constitution Series 5: Lowering Democratic Governance Standards

Democratic governance is a system where institutions and officials function according to democratic processes and norms. By doing so, they reinforce each other thus preventing conflict while promoting stability, managing crisis and facilitating economic and social progress. Democratic norms are basically the rule of law, separation of powers, citizen participation, […]

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Constitution Series 5: Lowering Democratic Governance Standards

by Madi Jobarteh Democratic governance is a system where institutions and officials function according to democratic processes and norms. By doing so, they reinforce each other thus preventing conflict while promoting stability, managing crisis and facilitating economic and social progress. Democratic norms are basically the rule of law, separation of […]

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3 New Judges Appointed

PRESS RELEASE On the 26th of August 2024, His Excellency the President Appointed three new Judges for the High Court His Lordship the Hon. Chief Justice is pleased to announce that the President of the Republic, His Excellency Adama Barrow acting under Section 138 (2) of the Constitution and pursuant […]

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Constitution Series 4: Lowering Human Rights Standards

In a democratic republic, a fundamental purpose of the constitution is to provide all rights to citizens and then place obligations on the State to respect, protect and fulfill these rights. A democratic constitution creates all safeguards to ensure that the State and no one else violates human rights in […]