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Liberian legal and sector reforms

Overview

The Liberian government has initiated a series of major legal reforms targeting family, land, and mining laws. The Law Reform Commission is working to establish a National Family Court and a National Family Code, while also drafting legislation for a specialized land court and a new national land code to mitigate community conflicts. Furthermore, the government intends to overhaul mining laws, which have remained unchanged since 2000, to include modern assets such as lithium and copper.

In response to these developments, civil society organizations are advocating for strengthened reforms to address governance and transparency issues. While progress has been noted in land rights—with approximately 70 customary land communities qualifying for deeds—advocates report that low budget support and institutional overlaps hinder the effectiveness of the Land Rights Act. In the mining sector, groups are calling for legislative amendments to combat bribery and weak enforcement, recommending the establishment of a dedicated anti-corruption court and community monitoring mechanisms.

Entities

Millennium Challenge Corporation · Bornor M. Varmah · Joseph Nyuma Boakai · Liberia Law Reform Commission · Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Liberia: Civil society pushes for land and mining reforms

    Liberian civil society groups are calling for sweeping reforms to land and mining laws to combat corruption, improve transparency, and secure land rights for rural communities.

  2. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Liberia initiates major legal reforms for land, mining, and family law

    Liberia is advancing comprehensive legal reforms to establish a National Family Court, create a specialized land court, and overhaul outdated mining laws to include lithium and copper.

Sources

freetowndailynewspaper.com · frontpageafricaonline.com · gnnliberia.com · liberianewsnetwork.com · liberianinvestigator.com