The holding of the States General of Justice in Kinshasa, under the leadership of the Minister of Justice, Constant Mutamba, is currently attracting the attention and anticipation of many observers. Announced to take place from November 6 to 13 at the Financial Center of the Congolese capital, this initiative aims to outline a new national policy on justice.
During his speech at a press conference, Constant Mutamba clearly expressed his ambition to thoroughly review the Congolese judicial system. The justice reform adopted in 2015 will thus be examined closely during these meetings, in order to assess the progress, shortcomings and difficulties encountered. It is notably emphasized that of the 350 resolutions adopted, only a hundred have actually been implemented, thus highlighting the challenges to be met.
The stakes of these States General are significant, since they will bring together more than 3,500 participants representing various sectors of society. This diversity promises rich and varied exchanges, allowing to approach from different angles the current problems of justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Beyond the evaluation of past policies, the objective is to identify concrete and innovative solutions to improve the functioning of the judicial system. The aim here is to place the citizen at the heart of the system, to guarantee fair access to justice for all, and to strengthen the independence and efficiency of judicial institutions.
In short, the Estates General of Justice in Kinshasa promise to be a crucial meeting for the Congolese judicial sector. They offer the opportunity to thoroughly rethink the foundations of justice, to define new directions and to mobilize all stakeholders around a common vision: fair, transparent and efficient justice for all.