Maxwell Karsor
Maxwell Karsor is the Stipendiary Magistrate of the Salala Magisterial Court in Liberia, where he has raised concerns about the abandonment of court cases by complainants as a significant contributor to the overcrowding of prison facilities. His observations highlight how many individuals misuse the legal system, leading to prolonged pretrial detentions and overcrowded prisons, with nearly two-thirds of Liberia's prison population consisting of pretrial detainees. Karsor advocates for improved legal literacy and better case management practices to address these systemic issues within the Liberian justice system.
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Magistrate Karsor has identified the abandonment of court cases as a major factor contributing to prison overcrowding in Liberia.
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