{"id":82940,"date":"2025-07-29T06:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/gambia-judiciary-launches-reform-committee-for-land-disputes"},"modified":"2025-07-29T06:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T06:56:00","slug":"gambia-judiciary-launches-reform-committee-for-land-disputes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/gambia-judiciary-launches-reform-committee-for-land-disputes","title":{"rendered":"Gambia Judiciary Launches Reform Committee for Land Disputes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>In a bid to address the persistent inefficiencies plaguing land dispute adjudication in The Gambia, the country\u2019s judiciary has launched an Interdepartmental Committee tasked with reviewing and overhauling the current system.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The committee, chaired by Justice B.V.P. Mahoney of the Superior Courts, convened for its inaugural meeting last week at the chambers of Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow. The meeting brought together key officials, including Minister of Regional Government, Lands, and Religious Affairs Hamat N.K. Bah, senior members of the judiciary, and representatives from the Ministry of Justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe judiciary of The Gambia held an inaugural meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee tasked with reviewing the land dispute adjudication system. This important meeting took place in the chambers of His Lordship the Hon. Chief Justice, marking a significant step in addressing ongoing challenges in land dispute resolution. The primary aim of this initiative is to enhance efficiency and expedite the adjudication process in land disputes,\u201d the judiciary said in a statement following the session.<\/p>\n<p>The committee, composed of high-ranking legal and government officials, will review existing mechanisms and is expected to deliver a comprehensive set of recommendations\u2014including potential draft legislation\u2014to the Chief Justice by December 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the committee include two judges from the Superior Courts, the Solicitor General and Legal Secretary, the Judicial Secretary, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Lands, the President of the Gambia Bar Association, and the Executive Secretary of the Gambia Law Reform Commission.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Committee is composed of a diverse group of legal and governmental experts, including two judges of the Superior Courts, the Solicitor General and legal secretary, the Judicial Secretary, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Government, Lands and Religious Affairs, the President of the Gambia Bar Association, and the Executive Secretary of the Gambia Law Reform Commission. Hon. Justice BVP Mahoney, a judge of the Superior Courts, will serve as the Chairman of the committee,\u201d the judiciary release said.<\/p>\n<p>To support the committee\u2019s work, the judiciary has announced plans to hire a legal consultant with expertise in land adjudication.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of the committee reflects growing concern over the slow and often contentious process of resolving land disputes across the country. Officials hope that the collaborative nature of the committee\u2014spanning the judiciary, executive, and legal professions\u2014will yield durable reforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis inaugural meeting underscores the commitment of all members to collaboratively improve the land dispute resolution system for the benefit of all citizens of The Gambia,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. In a bid to address the persistent inefficiencies plaguing land dispute adjudication in The Gambia, the country\u2019s judiciary has launched an Interdepartmental Committee tasked with reviewing and overhauling the current system. The committee, chaired by Justice B.V.P. 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