MARSHALL, MARGIBI – The Law Reform Commission (LRC) from June 4 – 5, 2025 held a successful two-day Retreat to develop a Five-Year Strategic Plan for the Commission and validate Draft Anti-Corruption Laws to carve out the strategic direction for the LRC for the next five years (2025-2029).
During the Retreat, the LRC reviewed and validated the draft various anti-graft instruments in line with the objective of the Retreat which is, to develop broad strategies to move the Commission into the next five years.
At the Retreat there were brainstorming (thinking out of the box) to develop activities and programs that will shape the various units/departments of the LRC from 2025 to 2029.
There were presentations on Strategic Planning Process/Themes and Indicators; Group Work on Strategic Plans for each Department (Results framework-Strategic Objectives, Outputs, Output Indicators and Budget); Overview of Anti-Corruption Laws and Review and Validation of Draft Anti-Corruption Laws.
The Retreat climaxed on Thursday, June 5, 2025 in Marshall, Margibi County.
In his special statement to staffs of the LRC, Chairman Cllr Boakai N. Kanneh reiterated that the task before the Law Reform Commission which is, to keep the laws of Liberia and ensure the systematic development and reform, including unification and codification of the laws is a tough challenge but not insurmountable.
He noted with the quality of lawyers and other professionals at the LRC, coupled with the requisite resources and collaboration with stakeholders and partners those anti-corruption laws and instruments will be carved out and validated to suit the existing realities. Cllr. Kanneh then urged LRC staff to continue to demonstrate hard work, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their respective duties to make the Commission’s five-year strategic plan come to fruition for the better of the rule of law in Liberia.
The Law Reform Commission (LRC) was established by an Act of the Legislature of Liberia in 2011. It was organized to keep the laws of Liberia and ensure the systematic development and reform, including unification and codification of the laws.
The Law Reform Commission is headed by Cllr. Boakai N. Kanneh, Chairman; and supported by Cllr. Felecia V. Coleman, Vice Chair and Cllr. Ruth Jappah, Commissioner. The LRC’s Administration/Secretariat is headed by Cllr. Ramses T. Kumbuyah who serves as Executive Director. The Commission also comprises of astute lawyers and other weighty professionals who serve in other departments, including Human Resources, Human Rights & Gender, Finance, Codification, Research, Information & Communication, Procurement & Logistics, among others.
In keeping with its vision, the LRC envisions a Liberia where modern, responsive, accessible laws prevail. In regards to its mission, the LRC is dedicated to keeping the laws of Liberia under review, ensuring systematic development and reforming of the laws, and ensuring that the laws are fair, simple, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the Liberian people.
Key services provided by the LRC in keeping with is mandate include Legal Advice, Review of existing laws, Drafting of Bills/Propose Amendments, Review and advise on international instruments (Treaties and Conventions), Review and amendment of regulations and mandates of MACs and Codification of statutes and opinions of the Supreme Court of Liberia.
In regards to its core values, the Law Reform Commission is committed to integrity, transparency, accountability, professionalism, inclusivity and rule of law.
Concerning quality services for a better, the LRC commits to: Legal Research and Analysis; Law Reform Proposals; Public consultations and stakeholder engagement; Drafting and reviewing legislation; Workshops and Seminars and Policy Advocacy.
