Liberia: Judges Overburdened

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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