Title: Historic sit-in by Guinean magistrates to preserve the independence of justice
Introduction :
Last Friday, September 15, the Supreme Court of Guinea was the scene of an unprecedented sit-in organized by the Association of Magistrates of Guinea (AMG). The magistrates expressed their deep concern about the unjust suspension of the judge and the deputy prosecutor of the Labé first instance court. Beyond this specific demand, this sit-in was also a call to preserve the independence of justice in the country. In this article, we will examine the reasons for this historic mobilization and its impact on the judicial start scheduled for the coming weeks.
The context of the mobilization:
The two magistrates were suspended by the Minister of Justice on August 16, which led the magistrates to launch a strike. The sit-in organized in front of the Supreme Court was a demonstration of solidarity with their suspended colleagues and a demonstration of their determination to defend the independence of justice in Guinea.
The mobilization of magistrates:
The mobilization of magistrates was impressive, with around fifty black dresses gathered in front of the Supreme Court. Some of them traveled hundreds of kilometers to attend, testifying to the unfailing determination of the profession. The magistrates expressed their fed up with the attitudes of the Minister of Justice and demanded guarantees and respect for the law.
Impact on the judicial start-up:
This historic mobilization now threatens the judicial start scheduled for two weeks. Magistrates consider this paralysis of justice as necessary to defend values as important as the independence of justice. They submitted a list of 12 demands to the secretary general of the Supreme Court, including the lifting of the suspension of the magistrates concerned.
Reaction from the Ministry of Justice:
Until now, the Ministry of Justice has remained silent in the face of this mobilization. The magistrates hope that their sit-in and their demands will encourage the ministry to review its decisions and guarantee the proper functioning of justice in Guinea.
Conclusion :
The sit-in by Guinean magistrates in front of the Supreme Court to defend the independence of justice will go down in the annals of the country’s legal history. This mobilization is a tangible manifestation of the determination of magistrates to uphold the fundamental principles of justice. It remains to be seen whether the Ministry of Justice will respond to their demands, thereby allowing the resumption of judicial activities in the country.