Hawa Sisay-Sabally

Hawa Sisay-Sabally is a Gambian lawyer and politician. Attorney General and Minister of Justice of The Gambia (1996-1998), first woman to hold the position, leading defence counsel and human rights advocate. Quotes There should be prosecution and not persecution, as enshrined in the constitution. There should be presumption of innocence until proven guilty. The history of this country has shown that the law is not a monster but has a human face. In drafting the access to information bill, I took into consideration Gambia's obligation to international law particularly the African charter. The act was tantamount to a coup against the 1997 constitution. It is an important component of democracy that there is access to information and freedom of expression. The accused are brains of the country. External links Category:Gambian lawyers Category:Gambian politicians Category:Gambian women Category:Attorneys general of the Gambia Category:Living people