Judges in Liberia say the country's courts "are placed under pressure because of lack of resources," and that they are "strained and stressed" due to lack of facilities and manpower.
A former Trial Judges Association President, Judge James Jones, told reporters during a training session on Tuesday, 3 May that in Liberia, judges have to listen to cases, read the cases, listen to motions, rule on motions, conduct trials and research the laws before writing and delivering rulings.
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