Liberia: Why are more magistrates resigning?

Like judges, magistrates are barred from engaging in other business pursuits while serving and must live above reproach.

By Kruah Thompson 

Monrovia, September 20, 2024: This paper has gathered that several magistrates have abandoned the courtrooms and transitioned to other public and private practices to secure a better life for their families.

Magistrates in Liberia play a crucial role in the judicial system, particularly in handling cases at the magisterial court…