PHOTO: Cllr. Bornor Varmah, Chairman of LRC
Liberia’s Law Reform Commission (LRC) has outlined an ambitious legal reform agenda aimed at strengthening Liberia’s laws governing natural resources, elections, commercial activities and other critical sectors, as . Aruna Goepogui reports.
Speaking at the Ministry of Information’s Charles Gbenyon Hall in Monrovia, LRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cllr. Bornor Varney, said the Commission is working to ensure that Liberia’s legal framework keeps pace with the country’s development needs.
Varney said a major priority of the Commission is a comprehensive review of Liberia’s mining laws, stressing the need for stronger legislation to protect the country’s natural resources and ensure that Liberians derive greater benefits from the sector.
He disclosed that the Commission has begun discussions with the Ministry of Mines and Energy and other relevant stakeholders toward developing a modern and comprehensive legal framework for the mining sector.
According to him, Liberia possesses significant mineral resources, making effective legislation essential to preventing the exploitation and mismanagement of the country’s natural wealth.
The LRC chairman also emphasized the importance of public participation in the law reform process, arguing that citizens are the ultimate users and beneficiaries of the country’s laws.
At the same time,Varney disclosed plans to establish a family court to address family-related disputes and other domestic matters across the country.
He said the Commission remains committed to advancing legal reforms that will strengthen governance, protect national resources, improve access to justice and create a legal environment capable of supporting Liberia’s economic development