The policy guidance was produced by OHCHR under the EU/UN Spotlight Initiative to do a thorough review of Liberian Laws and practices to identify those cultural practices that violates fundamental human rights and formulate a strategy to address the human rights gaps. In his opening remarks at the Ganta gathering, the Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, Atty. “In some cases, bills are passed into law without analysis of their cost implication, gender sensitivity and human rights implications. However, he noted the commission has seen the need to develop a comprehensive result-focused framework, work plan and budget for 2021. “Law reform is invaluable in every country because as the society grows, it grows with new dynamics that often necessitate review of laws and policies to meet present realities,” he said.
