By Lamin Njie
The chief justice on Wednesday wrote to all judges, magistrates and cadis informing that proceedings in all the courts in the country have been suspended.
“Following extensive consultations on measures to prevent the occurence and spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) it is hereby directed that proceedings in all courts in The Gambia be suspended with immediate effect from Monday the 23rd of March 2020 until further notice,” Hassan B Jallow said in a letter sent to all judges, all magistrates and all cadis.
It comes less than 24 hours since it was announced by the Gambia government that coronavirus has been confirmed in the country after a lady who travelled to the country from UK tested positive for the virus.
Wednesday has also seen the closure of schools across the country following a declaration from President Adama Barrow on Tuesday. The president also banned mass gatherings in the country.
The suspension of court activities comes a few hours after the National Assembly and the TRRC all halted their activities.
