Civil Society Coalition Condemns Disciplinary Action Against Human Rights Lawyer Augustine Marrah

Civil Society Coalition Condemns Disciplinary Action Against Human Rights Lawyer Augustine Marrah
A coalition of leading civil society organizations (CSOs) has publicly criticized the judiciary’s decision to pursue disciplinary action against outspoken lawyer and rights activist Augustine Sorie Sengbe Marrah, Esq.

In a joint statement issued Tuesday, December 24, the groups expressed “deep concern” over the complaint filed by the Deputy Master and Registrar, Lloyd Hindolo Jusu, which seeks an investigation by the General Legal Council for alleged professional misconduct.

The complaint, dated December 16, cites Marrah’s use of “insulting, derogatory, and wholly inappropriate language” during a televised appearance, which it alleges was aimed at undermining public confidence in the judiciary. It also references a prior conviction for criminal contempt in 2020 and an incident where Marrah was reportedly filmed “climbing on top of the table of the Supreme Court.”