Gambian Judges Stop Work Over Safety Fears.
Gambian magistrates stopped hearing cases after police took away their guards. The Gambia Bar Association backs their move.
The judges say they need guards to work safely in court. They refuse to return until they get protection.
"We agree with the judges' choice to stop work until they are safe," the Bar Association told The Standard newspaper. They want the police chief to bring back the guards fast.
The Bar group points to the law, which says courts must get help to work well. Guards have kept judges safe for years. Their presence lets judges make fair choices without fear.
The Bar says court safety matters most. Judges face risks when they work alone, and they cannot do their jobs well if they feel scared.
The group wants guards back in the courts right away. They say this will help keep the courts fair and free. The Bar stands firm on keeping judges safe from harm.
Police have not said why they took the guards away. The courts remain shut as the safety issues go on.
Gambian magistrates stopped hearing cases after police took away their guards. The Gambia Bar Association backs their move.
The judges say they need guards to work safely in court. They refuse to return until they get protection.
"We agree with the judges' choice to stop work until they are safe," the Bar Association told The Standard newspaper. They want the police chief to bring back the guards fast.
The Bar group points to the law, which says courts must get help to work well. Guards have kept judges safe for years. Their presence lets judges make fair choices without fear.
The Bar says court safety matters most. Judges face risks when they work alone, and they cannot do their jobs well if they feel scared.
The group wants guards back in the courts right away. They say this will help keep the courts fair and free. The Bar stands firm on keeping judges safe from harm.
Police have not said why they took the guards away. The courts remain shut as the safety issues go on.
