Haiti - Justice : Oath of the 6 magistrates completing the CSPJ
Friday at the School of Magistracy (road of Frères), with three months late, Prime Minister ai Ariel Henry, accompanied by several of his ministers, including Listz Quitel the Minister of Justice presided over the swearing-in ceremony, investiture and of installation of the 6 magistrates who must complete the Council of the 4th Judicature of the Superior Council of the Judicial Power (CSPJ 2021-2024). They are Me Frantzy Philémon, representative of the Judges of the Court of Cassation, Me Carvès Jean, representative of the Government Commissioner at the Court of Cassation, Me Durin Junior Duret, representative of the judges of the Courts of Appeal, Me Wando Saint -Villier representative of the Judges of the Courts of First Instance, Me Nader Désir, representative of the Judges of the Courts of Peace and Me Evens Fils, representative of the Federation of Haitian Bars.
In a speech, Prime Minister Henry addressing the new members said "The existence of the CSPJ is the guarantee of the independence of judges. In my view, it constitutes an essential pillar in the consolidation of democratic gains and the principle of the separation of powers.
Haitians must regain confidence in the justice of our country. Everyone has their eyes fixed on you who have the heavy task of running the system, ensuring discipline among judges and eradicating corruption in the judiciary.
The CSPJ, in its capacity as an organ of administration, control, discipline and deliberation of the judiciary, in concert with its State, local or international partners, must set the tone, and ensure that justice responds to its sacrosanct mission. All together, therefore, let us commit ourselves to giving justice back its letters of nobility."
Ariel Henry, affirmed that this 4th Judicature is "a proof that the country is on the way to become again a rule of law" by restoring the confidence of the citizens in the judicial system by taking the opportunity to call for "the common commitment to give back to the justice its letters of nobility. "
