President Boakai Submits Bills to Establish War Crimes and Anti-Corruption Courts
Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph Boakai has officially submitted two landmark bills seeking the establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Court and a War and Economic Crimes Court in Liberia.
The proposed legislations, now before the National Legislature, represent a major step in the government’s efforts to strengthen accountability, combat corruption, and address longstanding calls for justice over alleged war-era atrocities and economic crimes.
The two bills submitted by the President include:
1. An Act Establishing a War and Economic Crimes Court
2. An Act Adopting a New Title 17(a) of the Liberian Code of Laws Revised, Establishing a National Anti-Corruption Court
The proposed War and Economic Crimes Court is expected to address serious crimes committed during Liberia’s civil conflict, including alleged human rights violations and economic offenses linked to the war period.
Meanwhile, the proposed National Anti-Corruption Court aims to create a specialized judicial mechanism dedicated to prosecuting corruption-related offenses and strengthening transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The move comes amid increasing domestic and international pressure for Liberia to take decisive action against corruption and impunity.
If passed by the Legislature, the two courts could mark one of the most significant judicial and governance reforms in Liberia’s post-war history.
