AG Pledges Support to Newly Elected Bar Association Executive
Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay has pledged his office’s support to the newly elected Executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA), following discussions on strengthening the legal profession, improving access to justice and advancing justice sector reforms.
Sesay made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Association’s new leadership to his office, where discussions focused on the Executive’s priorities and its plans to serve lawyers and the wider public.
The new Executive identified upholding professional standards, promoting unity within the Bar and strengthening the Association’s capacity to serve its members as key priorities.
The discussions also highlighted the Bar Association’s role in widening access to justice and contributing to legal and justice sector reforms in Sierra Leone.
Sesay, who also serves as Titular Head of the Bar, assured the Executive of his office’s support and expressed his willingness to work with the new leadership to strengthen the legal profession and uphold the rule of law.
The engagement highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Attorney-General’s Office and the Bar Association in promoting an effective justice system and expanding access to justice across the country.
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