MONROVIA: The Justice Ministry on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, began three days training for prosecutors, Liberia National Police (LNP), Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), and the Liberia Drugs Enforcement Agency (LDEA).
Speaking at the opening of the training at Senneh’s Guest House Conference Room- Police Academy Road- Paynesville, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Liberia, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweah, said it is necessary to conduct the training program.
He said the various participating agencies and institutions play pivotal roles in the criminal justice system of Liberia.
He stressed that the training seeks to enhance their effectiveness and uphold the Rule of Law and that their participation symbolizes a unified front in the promotion of law and order in the country.
“It is essential to provide them with comprehensive and best practice trainings that can equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical standards required for their demanding roles in the dispensation of Justice,” the MoJ Boss emphasized.
Specifically, the training would enable the participants to acquire more knowledge in handling cases relative to indictment writing, investigation, and to promote ethical conducts.
They will also be exposed to strengthening statement taking and report writing during and after investigation including the promotion of good management of Crime Scenes and evidence enhancement Skill of all TIP cases.
Minister Tweah expressed the hope that, at the end of the 3 days training program, it is expected that Prosecutors will become efficient in writing indictments, strengthening relationships with stakeholders and other integrity institutions.
(FIA, LACC) and Law enforcement officers will build their skills and techniques on statement taking and Report as well as improve trial advocacy and performance in court.
“Let us acknowledge the importance of our collective mission which is the enforcement of justice, the upholding of the rule of law, and the protection of our citizens’ rights as responsibilities that each of us bears with great seriousness,” he said.
According to him, the Liberian government is taking significant steps towards enhancing our capabilities in fulfilling these duties.”
“This training program is meticulously designed to bolster the skills of
prosecutors in writing precise and compelling indictments, honing
investigative techniques, and, fundamentally, embracing the highest
standards of ethical conduct,” he noted.
“These skills are not merely academic exercises; they are the bedrocks upon which the integrity and effectiveness of our justice system are built,” he stressed.
The Justice Minister pointed out that the participants of this training program are a distinguished group, comprising not only our dedicated prosecutors but also investigators, prosecution monitors, and prosecution department staffs.
Additionally, we are fortunate to have our colleagues from the Liberia National Police (LNP), the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS), and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA).”
“Over the next three days, I urge you to engage deeply with the materials, share your experiences, and collaborate with one another.
The exchange of knowledge and best practices is pivotal in our journey toward a more robust and ethical justice system,” he emphasized.
MoJ Boss: “By enhancing our skills, we not only become better practitioners of justice but also stronger guardians of our democracy and defenders of the public trust.”
For his part, the Solicitor General of Liberia, Cllr. Augustine C. Fayiah, and the department of prosecution lauded the Justice Minister for organizing the training program, describing it as a very important event.
He also extended his gratitude to the International Development Law Organization for its continued collaboration and support to the Ministry of Justice.
