Judiciary bodies responsible for shaping the future of the society: Supreme Court President

Addis Ababa, October 4, 2022 (FBC) – Judiciary bodies have immense responsibility to shape the future of the societies by using the Rule of Law and administration of justice as a vehicle, said Meaza Ashenafi, President of the Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

President of the Supreme Court delivered a speech on the theme “Actuating the Bandung Principles on Equality of All People, Races, and Nations in Asia and Africa” virtually at the World Conference on Constitutional Justice, 5th Congress, being held at Bali, Indonesia, from October 4-7, 2022.

“Our world is facing multiple challenges ranging from economic crisis, climate change, conflicts and the negative impacts of digital revolution and global pandemics such as COVID-19”, she stated.

“At our respective jurisdictions, cases related to such critical and existential matters are submitted to us. Hence, we do have an immense responsibility to shape the future of our societies by using the Rule of Law and administration of justice as a vehicle”, Meaza underlined.