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20 July 2025

Late Honourable Justice Binneh-Kamara To Be Buried On Sunday, 20th July, 2025

20 July 2025

Projecting Access to Justice, Chief Justice Secures Six Motorcycles from the Chinese Ambassador

20 July 2025

Court of Appeal Judge Dies

14 July 2025

Court of Appeal Judge Calls For Reversion of Local Court From Ministry of Local Government

14 July 2025

Judiciary Appoints New Judges, Four Promoted

14 July 2025

Judiciary Concludes Two-Day Orientation and Refresher Training for Judges & Magistrates

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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Judiciary of Sierra Leone. This platform reflects our commitment to transparency, access to justice and public confidence in the administration of justice.

The Judiciary of Sierra Leone traces its roots to the early nineteenth century and has developed into a modern court system serving the whole of the Republic. Learn more about our mandate, the structure of the courts and the history of the Judiciary.