A press release from the Judiciary issued on the 28 July, 2025, informed the general public that the Judiciary has organised an inaugural meeting of the Interdepartmental Committee tasked with reviewing the land dispute adjudication system.
Below is the full statement:
“The 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. The Committee is responsible for reviewing the current system and will submit recommendations, along with any proposed draft legislation, to His Lordship the Hon Chief Justice by December 15, 2025.
Key participants in this inaugural meeting include the Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow, Minister of Regional Government, Lands and Religious Affairs Hon. Hamat NK. Bah and his team, a representative of the Ministry of Justice, Senior Judges, and the Judicial Secretary.
The 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.
To support the Committee’s work, the Judiciary is in the process of hiring a Legal Consultant with expertise in land adjudication. This 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.”
