[{"bbox": [97, 153, 1136, 232], "category": "Text", "text": "allegations concerning persons who bear the greatest responsibility for human rights violations and abuses with a view to prosecuting them, if necessary, “repeal of draconian laws and decrees still in the law books,” and “legal and institutional reforms”- all of which are relevant for the objectives of this action."}, {"bbox": [97, 258, 1136, 391], "category": "Text", "text": "On 25 May 2022, the Government will issue its response to the TRRC recommendations (also known as the “White Paper”), and thereby forge a roadmap on the post-TRRC/implementation process. Considering the substantial number of recommendations made towards strengthening rule of law, institutional reforms to advance human rights and on addressing the needs of victims, it is relevant to prepare the already over-stretched and under-resourced rule of law and justice sector, which this Action is designed to do."}, {"bbox": [97, 392, 1073, 446], "category": "Text", "text": "Identification of main stakeholders and corresponding institutional and/or organisational issues (mandates, potential roles, and capacities) to be covered by the action:"}, {"bbox": [97, 473, 1136, 631], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The Ministry of Justice & Attorney General's Chambers (MoJ): (same as above). The MoJ has put in place a broad framework for consultation and engagement on post-TRRC matters, with the establishment of the MoJ-CSO Platform, the MoJ-Victims Townhall and the MoJ-Partnership Platform. The aim of these platforms is to enhance information sharing/exchanges and coordination between the MoJ, Victims, CSOs, donors and development partners, and to enhance the implementation of various projects/roadmaps on the implementation of TRRC recommendations."}, {"bbox": [97, 660, 1136, 742], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The National Agency for Legal Aid (NALA): NALA provides value adding legal services to promote and protect human rights, good governance, and the rights-based approach to justice delivery through legal advice and legal representation in criminal matters in court, police stations and prisons."}, {"bbox": [97, 768, 1136, 876], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The Alternative Dispute Resolution Secretariat (ADRS): ADRS facilitates dispute resolution in line with its mandate to assist in creating and broadening dialogue on key obstacles hindering peace, and supporting local, national, and regional actors to participate in the prevention of future conflict. It has a national and two satellite offices located in Banjul and Farafenni in the North bank region and Basse in the Upper River Region."}, {"bbox": [97, 902, 1136, 1061], "category": "List-item", "text": "* The Ministry of Interior (MoI), The Gambia Police Force (GPF), Gambia Prison Services (GPS): The MoI is responsible for internal security matters and law enforcement, including immigration, intelligence, police, prisons, fire, and rescue. Whilst incorporating the standards set by the Government, the MoI aims to ensure that the procedures employed by security agencies are harmonious with international standards and operations. The GPF deals with corruption under a specialized Fraud and Commercial crimes unit. The GPS is responsible for the safe custody of prisoners in Gambia, as well as their welfare, reformation, and rehabilitation."}, {"bbox": [97, 1090, 1136, 1170], "category": "List-item", "text": "* Non-profit organisations stakeholders and rights holders: Civil society organisations and women's organisations will be identified at the beginning of the intervention (stakeholders mapping and capacity-building analysis) to make sure that CSOs are supporting rights of groups living in vulnerable situation."}, {"bbox": [97, 1218, 527, 1243], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Weak local governance structures and systems"}, {"bbox": [97, 1269, 1136, 1456], "category": "Text", "text": "Local Governments have a critical role as key players in the socio-economic development and governance of the country. The Gambia's local governance and decentralization is based on legal frameworks, such as the sections 193-194 and 214(3) of the 1997 Constitution the Local Government Act (2002), the Local Government Amendment Acts (2004, 2006 and 2007), and the Local Government Finance and Audit Act, 2004. The legal framework prescribes the associated transfer of resources from central to local governments and gives councils the authority to provide services. Additionally, the Constitution provides for other functions and powers to be devolved to 'facilitate democratic governance.'"}, {"bbox": [97, 1481, 1136, 1642], "category": "Text", "text": "The Gambia's local government administration is based on a system of democratically elected councils with a high degree of local autonomy. The system establishes city councils, municipalities, and area councils (which are together referred to as local government authorities), and the district in which each shall have jurisdiction. For administrative purposes, there are five regions and two municipalities, and the five regions are further divided into 36 Districts headed by Chiefs appointed by the President. Although not recognized as such in either the 1997 or the draft Constitution, the Gambian diaspora is often referred to as the 8th administrative region, with around"}, {"bbox": [1038, 1680, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 9 of 31"}]