Liberia, July 14 -- The International Justice Group (IJG) has cautioned the Liberian Legislature and Supreme Court against what it describes as the potential abuse of contempt powers, warning that excessive or politically motivated use of such authority could undermine constitutional freedoms, weaken public trust, and threaten democratic governance.

By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafricaonline.com

In a position statement addressed to both chambers of the Legislature and the Supreme Court, IJG urged restraint in the application of contempt sanctions, emphasizing that contempt powers should be used only to address genuine obstruction of governmental functions and not to punish criticism, dissent, or lawful public express...