Fatshimetrie, October 31, 2024. In the heart of Kinshasa, in the congress hall of the Palais du Peuple, the solemn and public hearing marking the 2024-2025 judicial year of the Council of State will be held on Tuesday, November 5. This event, of great importance for justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo, promises to be a unique opportunity to reaffirm the commitment of judicial institutions to justice and respect for the law.
More than a simple formality, this judicial year symbolizes the firm commitment of the Council of State to exercise its prerogatives with complete independence and impartiality to guarantee respect for the law and the protection of citizens’ rights. In a context where the rule of law is essential to ensure good governance and stability in the country, this hearing is of capital importance.
The announced presence of the President of the Republic, in his capacity as Supreme Magistrate and guarantor of the independence of the judiciary, underlines the importance given to justice and respect for the law in the functioning of the Congolese State. Indeed, the consolidation of the rule of law necessarily requires impartial and effective justice, guaranteeing each citizen access to a fair trial and the protection of their fundamental rights.
The holding of this solemn public hearing is fully in line with the legal framework, in accordance with Article 24 of Organic Law No. 16-027 of October 15, 2016 on the organization, jurisdiction and functioning of the administrative courts. As the highest authority of the administrative courts in the DRC, the Council of State plays a vital role in protecting the rights of citizens and monitoring the action of public authorities.
By reaffirming its commitment to justice and respect for the law, the Council of State demonstrates its desire to actively contribute to the consolidation of the rule of law in the DRC. This judicial resumption thus represents a crucial step in the promotion of an independent justice system, guarantor of the rights and freedoms of all Congolese citizens. At a time when justice and respect for the law are fundamental issues for the construction of a just and equitable society, this solemn hearing is of particular importance for the future of democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.