Lagos: State Minister for Justice announced significant developments in the justice sector, highlighting the transformation efforts that have been implemented. The minister outlined the key areas where improvements have been made, noting the positive impact on the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system.
According to Ethiopian News Agency Newsthe minister emphasized the importance of these changes in addressing long-standing challenges within the sector. The reforms have focused on streamlining processes, increasing transparency, and enhancing access to justice for all citizens. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to modernize the legal framework and ensure timely delivery of justice.
The minister also discussed the collaboration between various government bodies and stakeholders in driving these reforms. The coordinated approach has led to the successful implementation of new policies and practices that have improved the workflow within the justice system. Key achievements include the reduction of case backlog and the introduction of technology-driven solutions to facilitate quicker resolution of legal matters.
Public feedback has been integral to the reform process, with authorities actively seeking input from citizens to better understand their needs and expectations. The minister assured that continuous efforts will be made to monitor the progress and make necessary adjustments to sustain the positive momentum.
The announcement marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing transformation of the justice sector, as the government remains committed to delivering a more efficient and accessible system for all. The minister concluded by reaffirming the government's dedication to uphold justice and the rule of law as foundational principles of governance.
Ethiopia's justice sector is undergoing a broad transformation that is steadily improving service delivery through stronger coordination, legal reforms and enhanced accountability, State Minister Belayhun Yirga said.In an exclusive interview with ENA, Justice State Minister Belayhun Yirga said that extensive collaboration between federal and regional justice institutions has strengthened criminal investigations and improved the implementation of justice reforms across the country."The criminal investigation work and the activities carried out jointly by the federal and regional justice institutions are very extensive," he said.The state minister noted that coordinating justice administration across federal and regional governments remains a complex task, requiring continuous oversight and institutional support."The oversight and support provided to ensure that laws and procedures issued at the federal level are effectively implemented by the regions is not simple," he said.According to Belayhun, joint assessm ents conducted by federal and regional justice institutions have played a central role in identifying institutional gaps and improving performance."By jointly assessing the work of the federal and regional justice institutions and identifying the weaknesses and gaps that exist, they have produced many joint results by presenting appropriate evidence," he said.He added that the findings from those assessments have guided targeted reforms and contributed to measurable improvements in the justice sector.Belayhun recalled that the current reform agenda was launched with the preparation of a five-year strategic plan in the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year by the Ministry of Justice and regional justice bureaus."Recently, in the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year, a five year strategic plan for justice was prepared by the Ministry of Justice and the regional justice bureaus and put into operation. Its aggregate results are now becoming visible," he said.The state minister also highlighted the implementation of a three-year natio nal justice transformation program, which has built on the strategic plan and expanded reforms throughout the country."This has produced numerous outcomes. At the community level, there have been gains in access to justice, and regional authorities have worked not only to issue decisions but also to establish legal mechanisms that enable people to obtain legal remedies," he said.On administrative justice, Belayhun said significant progress has been made in strengthening accountability and ensuring that public institutions comply with the law."Work was done to make bodies that do not provide proper, lawful services legally accountable. All regions, except one or two, adopted administrative procedure legislation," he said.He explained that the new administrative procedure laws provide legal mechanisms to review improper administrative decisions, improve transparency, and ensure greater accountability in public service delivery.