Lofa County Senator, Joseph Jallah and Grand Bassa County Senator, Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence have submitted two bills to establish the War Crimes Court and Special Economic and Corruption Crime Court in Liberia. The Bills, which were read in session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, are sponsored by Senator Jallah and Co-sponsor by Pro-Tempore Lawrence.
The Senators said these legislative proposals are grounded in Article 34 of the 1986 Constitution of Liberia, which empowers the National Legislature to establish courts inferior to the Supreme Court. “They also align with Joint Resolution No. JR-001/2024, mandating the creation of two distinct judicial bodies one to address war crimes and crimes against humanity, and the other to prosecute economic and corruption-related offenses.
This is a defining moment for Liberia,” both Senators said.
Senators Jallah and Lawrence said the bills are not about revenge; but rather to restore the dignity of the nation, healing wounds through justice, and ensuring that corruption and impunity no longer define the governance of Liberia. They said true reconciliation must rest on accountability and the rule of law. stressing that the people deserve a Liberia where justice serves as the foundation for peace, prosperity, and good governance. According to them, the vision of these legislative measures is to create a Liberia where justice, accountability, and integrity are central pillars of national life and the proposed War Crimes Court seeks to address atrocities committed during Liberia’s civil conflicts, ensuring that victims’ voices are heard and perpetrators are held accountable in accordance with international human rights standards.
“The Special Economic and Corruption Crimes Court aims to strengthen domestic anti-corruption mechanisms, close gaps in prosecutorial capacity, and reinforce public trust in state institutions. Together, these courts represent a forward-looking framework for building a society where impunity is replaced by justice and corruption by transparency,” they noted.
Speaking with reporters following the session, Senator Jallah said their mission centers on upholding the rule of law, promoting justice, and advancing democratic accountability as the foundation for sustained peace and national unity. He said Senator Karnga-Lawrence’s mission focuses on inclusive governance, social justice, and empowering citizens especially women and youth to become active participants in nation-building.
Lofa County Senator said his colleague advocacy seeks to ensure that the government remains responsive, transparent, and accountable to the people and together, their collaboration reflects a bipartisan commitment to justice and reform — uniting Liberia’s leadership around a shared goal: a nation reconciled with its past and determined to secure a brighter, more accountable future. “We must build a Liberia where justice is not selective, where corruption is not a culture, and where the law serves all, not a few,” Senator Jallah stated.
