The newly elected Executive of the Sierra Leone Bar Association (SLBA) has outlined its priorities for strengthening the legal profession, promoting unity among lawyers and improving access to justice during an engagement with Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alpha Sesay.

The Executive presented its priorities during a courtesy visit to Sesay, where discussions focused on the Association’s role in serving its members and the wider public, as well as its contribution to justice sector reforms.

Among its key priorities, the new leadership highlighted the need to uphold professional standards, strengthen unity within the legal profession and build the Association’s capacity to better serve lawyers and the public.

The meeting also examined opportunities for collaboration between the Bar Association and the Attorney-General’s Office in advancing legal reforms, widening access to justice and strengthening the rule of law.

Sesay, who also serves as Titular Head of the Bar, welcomed the new leadership and assured it of his office’s support. He expressed his willingness to work with the Executive towards strengthening the legal profession and advancing reforms within the justice sector.

The engagement highlighted the importance of cooperation between the government and the legal profession in addressing justice sector challenges and improving the administration of justice in Sierra Leone.