MONROVIA – On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Law Reform Commission (LRC) and the Joint Civil Society Anti-Corruption Initiative (JOCSAI) held interactive discussion on corruption-related laws in Liberia at the headquarters of the LRC on Sekou Toure Avenue in Mamba Point, Monrovia.
In a meeting with LRC Chairperson, Cllr. Boakai N. Kanneh, a five-member JOCSAI team, including Perry Duogon – Chairman; Adolphus Banks – Program Manager; Alieu S. Camera – Secretary; Stephanie Gibson – ASG and Suliman Kandile – Mobilizer, briefed Cllr. Kanneh that JOCSAI has actively engaged with both public and private institutions in advancing anti-corruption initiatives, significantly contributing to the enactment of key legal instruments, including the Witness Protection Law, the Whistleblower Law, and the new Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Act.
In light of the above, JOCSAI through its chairman, Perry Duogon told Cllr. Kanneh that it was seeking to build a partnership with the Law Reform Commission and share perspective on the implications of the Statute of Limitations on corruption cases, and advocate for its removal from the laws of Liberia.
The partnership is in a bid to foster collaboration for the improvement of key Anti-corruption instruments, particularly, the Removal of Statue of Limitations for corruption cases, Establishment of a Witness Protection Unit, as well as the establishment of a Specialized Court to deal with corruption cases. Mr. Duogon noted that eliminating the statutory time constraints on corruption prosecutions would strengthen Liberia’s commitment to transparency, accountability and justice, aligning with international best practices.
On his part, LRC Chairperson Cllr. Boakai N. Kanneh reiterated to the five-member JOCSAI team that the Law Reform Commission as a technical legal arm of the Government of Liberia, including the Legislature is clothed with the authority to review, unify, codify and reform laws in the county.
During this interactive discussion, the Chairperson of the Commission, Cllr. Boakai N. Kanneh expressed delights in the JOCSAI’s efforts to address critical issues regarding corruption, especially in areas of advocating for reforms in the Laws of Liberia. He expressed his commitment to fostering collaboration with CSOs and other relevant stakeholders to collectively strengthen the Laws of the country.
The chairman of LRC, however informed the team about some of the crucial steps his institution has taken in addressing challenges faced by anti-graft institutions in dealing with corruption cases. He highlighted the Code of Conduct, the New Anti-corruption Commission Act of 2022, and several other laws that need amendment to give integrity institutions the power to advance the fight against corruption.
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, review, unification and codification of the laws.
