Hassan B. Jallow
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow is a prominent legal figure in The Gambia, serving as the head of the judiciary. He has been involved in various capacities within the legal system, advocating for justice and fairness. Recently, he spoke at the funeral of Dr. Sedat Jobe, where he highlighted Jobe's dedication to the country and noted their long-standing friendship as neighbors in Bansang.
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Hassan B. Jallow is the Chief Justice presiding over the Supreme Court of Gambia.
La Cour Suprême statuera sur la légitimité de la destitution de l’ancien auditeur général
Gambia· 2026-02-27
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow adjourned the matter for judgment after hearing submissions.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of former auditor general’s removalGambia· 2026-02-26
Hassan B. Jallow, the president of the Supreme Court of Gambia, advocated for national unity and peaceful elections during the upcoming presidential election in December 2026.
Election présidentielle de décembre 2026; le président de la Cour Suprême plaide pour un scrutin apaiséGambia· 2026-02-19Hassan B. Jallow reassigned the case to Hon. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh.
Raped at 12, pregnant at 13, perpetrator Missing: Justice denied for Gambian victimGambia· 2026-02-12
President of the Supreme Court Hassan B. Jallow was praised for his leadership in implementing judicial reforms.
Rentrée Judiciaire; le président Barrow réaffirme la détermination de son gouvernement à combattre la corruptionGambia· 2026-01-27
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow highlighted the transformation of the judicial training institute into a facility for the Special Criminal Division.
Judiciary inaugurates Special Criminal Division of High Court at Mile 7Gambia· 2026-01-27
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow emphasised the need to strengthen judicial capacity, promote alternative dispute resolution, and enhance infrastructure to ensure speedy and quality justice.
Barrow reaffirms gov’t stance against corruption as Legal Year opensGambia· 2026-01-26Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow delivered the welcoming remarks, emphasizing the principles and responsibilities of the Bar.
74 lawyers called to the BarGambia· 2025-12-05
Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow was nominated as Vice Chair of the African Chief Justices Forum.
African Chief Justices’ Summit nominates CJ Jallow as vice chairGambia· 2025-11-06Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow congratulated the new appointees and urged them to perform their duties with the highest standards of integrity.
Chief Justice swears 7 new judicial officersGambia· 2025-11-05
Hon. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow formally inaugurated three Disciplinary Panels.
Judiciary launches panels to adjudicate petitions against legal practitionersGambia· 2025-10-16
Chief Justice Jallow hailed the strong collaboration between the EU, the UNDP and the Gambian judiciary.
Foundation stone laid for Mile 7 High Court expansion under EU-UNDP ProjectGambia· 2025-10-03
Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hassan B. Jallow, warmly welcomed delegates to the 20th Commonwealth Magistrates and Judges Association (CMJA) Conference in The Gambia.
Barrow urges innovation in C/Wealth judicial systemsGambia· 2025-09-23
The five were formally enrolled as legal practitioners by the Hon. Chief Justice of The Gambia, Hassan B. Jallow.
GRA blessed with competent human resources – CG DarboeGambia· 2025-08-04
Hassan B. Jallow is the Hon. Chief Justice of The Gambia and played a crucial role in the establishment of ACDHRS.
ACDHRS Senior Officials pay courtesy call on Chief JusticeGambia· 2025-08-01
Hassan B. Jallow is the Hon. Chief Justice responsible for overseeing the land dispute adjudication process.
Judiciary’s interdepartmental committee to expedite land dispute adjudicationGambia· 2025-07-30
Hassan B. Jallow's legal texts were cited to support the principle of compelling competent witnesses to testify.
La Cour ordonne la comparution de trois hauts fonctionnaires dans le procès de la fusillade des agents de l’Unité d’Intervention de la Police (UPI)Gambia· 2025-06-12
Hassan B. Jallow's works are cited to support the principle of compellable witnesses.
Court orders appearance of 3 top gov’t officials in PIU shooting trialGambia· 2025-06-11
Citing legal scholar Hassan B. Jallow, Sanneh emphasised that voluntariness is the principal test for admissibility.
Drama in court as defence challenges admissibility of robbery confessionGambia· 2025-05-30
Hassan B. Jallow is the Chief Justice of The Gambia who is discussing cooperation between the judiciaries of Rwanda and The Gambia.
Rwandan president receives Chief Justice Hassan B. JallowGambia· 2025-05-22
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow described Dr. Jobe as a devout Muslim and a good neighbour.
Gambians pay last respect to Dr. Sedat JobeGambia· 2025-04-09
