Judiciary contributes to Seychelles’ Fourth Cycle Universal Periodic Review
The Judiciary of the Republic of Seychelles has reaffirmed its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights through its active contribution to Seychelles’ Fourth Cycle Review under the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism, held on 8 May 2026 in Geneva. The Republic of Seychelles successfully underwent its review […]
Sophie Vel Officially Called to the Bar
Ms. Sophie Vel was officially called to the Bar during a ceremony held in Court 1 of the Palais de Justice, marking an important milestone in her legal career. The proceedings were heard before Chief Justice Rony Govinden, Judge Brassel Adeline, and Judge David Esparon. Ms. Vel successfully completed her two-year pupillage with the Attorney General’s […]
Judiciary Hosts AI Training to Promote Responsible and Ethical Use of Technology
The Judiciary of Seychelles hosted a two-day training session focused on the responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal and judicial work, bringing together Judicial Officers, Judicial Research Councils, and administrative teams. The training, which took place on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May, was organised by the Judicial College (JUCOS) under […]
SBSA Students Gain Insight into Commercial Justice During Supreme Court Visit
The Judiciary of Seychelles this Wednesday 6 May welcomed students from the Seychelles Business Studies Academy (SBSA) to the Supreme Court for an educational visit that provided valuable insight into the role of the Commercial Court and the broader justice system. The session was led by Judge Natasha Burian, who sits on the Commercial Court. […]
Justice Samia André Sworn in as Judge of the COMESA Court of Justice
The Judiciary of Seychelles proudly congratulates Justice of Appeal Samia Andre on her appointment and swearing-in as a Judge of the COMESA Court of Justice, where she is entrusted with the important mandate of interpreting and upholding the COMESA Treaty. Justice André was sworn in on Monday 4 May in Nairobi, alongside eleven other judges, […]
Judiciary Marks Press Freedom Day with Dialogue Between Magistrates and Media
The Judiciary of Seychelles commemorated Press Freedom Day with an interactive engagement aimed at strengthening understanding and collaboration between Magistrates and members of the media. The session brought together the Chairperson and members of the Seychelles Media Commission, the Chief Magistrate, Honourable Magistrates, and media professionals for an open and constructive dialogue on court reporting […]
Seychelles Judiciary Concludes Regional Judicial Forums with Cultural Showcase
The Judiciary of Seychelles has successfully concluded a week of high-level engagements, marking the close of the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SEACJF) Leadership Training and the Southern and East Africa Judicial Administrators Association (SEAJAA) Executive Committee Meeting. In celebration of this milestone, and in appreciation of the distinguished delegates, the Judiciary hosted […]
SEACJF Chief Justices’ Spouses Paid Courtesy Call to Seychelles’ First Lady
As the conferencing activities came to an end, the spouses of the visiting Chief Justices for the Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SEACJF), paid a courtesy call on the First Lady, Mrs. Veronique Herminie on Friday 24 April 2026. Present for the courtesy visit was Judge Naomi Shivute of Namibia, Mwiza Malila of […]
Chief Justices Pay Courtesy Visit to Vice President, Strengthening Regional Judicial Ties
As part of the ongoing Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SEACJF) Leadership Training in Seychelles, visiting Chief Justices paid a courtesy visit to the Vice President, Sebastien Pillay, engaging in high-level discussions focused on judicial independence, innovation, and regional cooperation. The meeting provided an opportunity for open and constructive dialogue between the Vice […]
SEACJF Leadership Training Explores Judicial Innovation While Emphasising the Human Element
The inaugural Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices’ Forum (SEACJF) Leadership Training took place in Seychelles, bringing together the region’s most senior judicial leaders to examine how innovation and technology can strengthen the delivery of justice, while preserving the essential human element at the heart of judicial decision-making. Hosted by the Judiciary of Seychelles, the […]