Somalia: Federal cabinet passes judicial bill

MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 19, 2015 (Garowe Online)-Amid a broad campaign to reform former judicial system laws, Federal Government of Somalia’s Council of Ministers passed a new bill defining the powers of federal high court and federal member state high courts on Thursday, Garowe Online reports.

Justice Minister Gen. Abdullahi Ahmed Jama (Ilkajiir) chaired the weekly cabinet meeting in which cabinet members also discussed security, 2014 budget review and increased capacity building for Women Development and Human Rights Ministry.

The new judicial bill introduces the powers of various levels of national court structures sans constitutional court.

The cabinet listened to reports from Minister of Women Development and Human Rights Sahro Ali Samatar, Finance Minister Mohamed Adan Farageti and Security Minister Abdirizak Omar Mohamed.

Samatar said, she travelled to Sweden at invitation to discuss help for Somali women in business, politics and family development with Foreign Ministry officials.

Finance Minister, Farageti presented 2014 budget review in the meeting, unveiling that the review is approved by parliament after cabinet endorsement.

Botched Al Shabaab attack on building housing delegates of Adado conference was raised, with security minister briefing cabinet ministers on how security forces foiled the heinous plot.

Somalia parliament approved judicial reform bill and a law establishing judicial service commission in 2014. 

GAROWE ONLINE