Hassan Jallow
GambiapoliticianMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chief Justice Hassan Jallow has been instrumental in leading the Gambian judiciary through significant reforms aimed at improving access to justice and enhancing the capacity of judicial officers. Under his leadership, the judiciary has made strides in case management, with a notable increase in case disposals and the establishment of specialized divisions. Jallow has emphasized the importance of judicial independence, accountability, and the promotion of alternative dispute resolution methods to address the backlog of cases and ensure timely justice for all citizens.
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Justice Jallow was the first African chief prosecutor of an international criminal tribunal and played a significant role in the ICTR and IRMCT.
On Chief Justice Hassan Jallow farewell statementGambia· 2026-08-05
Chief Justice Hassan Jallow emphasised the need to strengthen judicial capacity and promote alternative dispute resolution.
Gambia’s Judiciary ‘handled 9942 new cases in 2025’Gambia· 2026-01-28