Leader of the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC) in Parliament, Hon. Abdul Kargbo, has called on President Dr. Julius Maada Bio to reconsider the recent removal of Trial by Jury in the Criminal Proceedings Act.
Hon. Kargbo expressed deep concern over the implications this legislative change could have on the justice system in Sierra Leone.
He said: “We, the APC MPs, believe that the removal of trial by jury in the Criminal Proceedings Act is dangerous for our justice system”.
Despite the APC’s unsuccessful effort to oppose the bill in Parliament, Kargbo is urging the President to return the Bill for further deliberation.
The removal of jury trials has sparked significant debate, with critics arguing that it could undermine the fairness and transparency of criminal proceedings.
Hon. Kargbo’s appeal underscores the importance of maintaining robust judicial safeguards to ensure justice for all Sierra Leoneans.
