PRESS RELEASE
04/06/07GH
Government Committed To Strengthen National Judiciary
The Solomon Islands government continues to remain serious in strengthening the country’s law and justice sector.
The government through the department of public services is currently in a process of recruiting officers to work within
the national judiciary.
The government had recently created 16 new posts in the judiciary as part of its continuous support and believes in an
independent judicial system.
Chief Justice, Sir Albert Palmer, has welcomed the government’s recruitment process saying it is vital for further
strengthening the law and justice sector in the country.
He said it is very encouraging to see the Government’s commitment to strengthen the justice system in this year’s Budget
progressing.
“It is vital to the future of the nation that these posts are filled by the very best people, ones who understand how
important it is to continuously improve the quality of justice delivered to the people of Solomon Islands,” Sir Albert
said.
As part of the Government’s policy program, a number of senior leadership posts are now available which includes a Chief
Magistrate, three Principal Magistrates, Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chief Accountant,
Sheriff of the High Court, Deputy Sheriff, Listing Coordinators for High Court and Magistrates’ Courts and Judge’s
Associate.
“For justice to truly become visible, tangible and accessible to the whole community the country need the right people
with the right skills in place as soon as possible,” he said.
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