By: Elizabeth A. Kaine
The Judiciary of Sierra Leone has announced the opening of the Michaelmas Criminal Sessions of the High Court in Freetown on Tuesday, 17th September 2024. The ceremony will take place at High Court No. 1 at 8:30 AM, presided over by the Honourable Acting Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Nicholas C. Browne-Marke.
The event will begin with a ceremonial call-over of cases, acknowledging all parties involved in upcoming court proceedings. A Guard of Honour will be mounted by the Sierra Leone Police to mark the occasion.
The public, litigants, journalists, and court users are requested to be seated by 8:00 AM to ensure a prompt start. The Michaelmas Criminal Sessions mark the resumption of criminal cases in the High Court, with a range of matters, from minor offences to high-profile cases, expected to be heard in the coming weeks.
