{"id":41795,"date":"2025-01-09T15:33:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:33:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/new-chief-justice-vows-to-lead-sierra-leones-judiciary-with-integrity-and-fairness"},"modified":"2025-01-13T12:00:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T12:00:12","slug":"new-chief-justice-vows-to-lead-sierra-leones-judiciary-with-integrity-and-fairness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/new-chief-justice-vows-to-lead-sierra-leones-judiciary-with-integrity-and-fairness","title":{"rendered":"New Chief Justice Vows to Lead Sierra Leone\u2019s Judiciary with Integrity and Fairness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>Chief Justice Komba Kamanda has assured the Judiciary of Sierra Leone of his commitment to leading with fairness and transforming the institution.<\/p>\n<p>In his first address to judicial staff since his December appointment, he emphasized delivering justice without bias and ensuring prompt case resolutions across all court structures.<\/p>\n<p>Chief Justice Kamanda promised promotions and professional opportunities to staff demonstrating commitment and warned against laxity in duty.<\/p>\n<p>He also directed that bail approvals should be handled swiftly to avoid delays in the release of qualified accused persons.<\/p>\n<p>Hon. 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