The British High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, has expressed appreciation for the ongoing reforms being undertaken by the Judiciary under the leadership of Chief Justice Komba Kamanda.
High Commissioner Josephine Gauld made the commendation during a courtesy visit to Chief Justice Komba Kamanda at his Chambers in Freetown on 15 September 2026, where discussions focused on the Judiciary’s priorities for the 2026/27 judicial year and opportunities to strengthen cooperation between Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom.
During the engagement, Josephine Gauld congratulated Chief Justice Komba Kamanda on the Judiciary’s priorities for the new judicial year and discussed several areas of mutual interest, including judicial reforms, support from the UKSL Pro Bono Network and continued collaboration between the two countries in strengthening the rule of law and administration of justice.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for the British High Commissioner to express her appreciation to Chief Justice, Komba Kamanda for inviting her to the Judicial Thanksgiving Service held on Sunday at Saint George’s Cathedral in Freetown.
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda, in turn, thanked Josephine Gauld for the United Kingdom’s continued support to the Judiciary and for attending and gracing the Thanksgiving Service.
Chief Justice Komba Kamanda welcomed further support and collaboration that could contribute to improving the administration of justice across Sierra Leone. He underscored the importance of partnerships in strengthening the country’s justice system and ensuring effective access to justice.
The engagement underscores the continued cooperation between Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom in promoting the rule of law, access to justice and an effective and independent Judiciary.
