The Chairman of the Constitutional Committee Calls for Accelerating the Reform of the Judiciary in Mogadishu

The Chairman of the Independent Commission for the Review and Implementation of the Constitution of Somalia, Avv. Burhaan Aadan Cumar, has sent an official letter to the Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Somalia, requesting urgent action to be taken for the reform of the judiciary in the capital, Mogadishu.

The letter sent by the chairman relates to the implementation of the constitutional provisions concerning the judiciary of the capital, in order to align the structure and functioning of the judicial institutions in Mogadishu with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Avv. Burhaan Aadan Cumar based his request on the provisions stated in Articles 63, 129, and 132 of the Constitution, also referencing Article 191, its second paragraph, which he stated serves as a basis for aligning this matter with the Constitution.

This action comes at a time when efforts are underway to implement the Constitution of Somalia and align government institutions and their legal systems with the provisions of the Constitution.

The Chairman of the Constitutional Commission emphasized in his letter the need for urgent action to be taken, so that the reform of the judiciary in the capital can be aligned with the Constitution of the country.

The implementation of the constitutional provisions concerning the judiciary of the capital is crucial for the establishment of a judicial system that operates in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the country.