Announcements

Rhea Rene took her oaths before the Chief Justice on Friday 26 April 2024 at the Supreme Court. For the occasion, her pupil master Ms. Benoiton expressed great pride and admiration for Ms. Rene’s work ethic, stating that she has earned respect in her work. “She has showcased confident advocacy skills in the courtroom,” Benoiton […]

Victoria, Seychelles – March 26, 2024 – In a significant stride towards bolstering its efforts against money laundering, Seychelles has unveiled a groundbreaking Judicial Manual crafted in collaboration with the EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing. His Lordship Chief Justice Rony Govinden, speaking at the official unveiling ceremony held at the Eden […]

This Monday 25 March 2024, in a ceremony in the Supreme Court among colleagues and friends, Shireen Denys took her oaths and was called to the Bar as an Attorney at Law. Ms. Denys got her Bachelor of Law from the University of London in 2018, before successfully passing the Bar Exam in 2019. She […]

We invite you to read the first newsletter for the year 2024, which you can view by clicking here. It includes an overview of the Reopening of the Supreme Court ceremony in early January, events the Judiciary have hosted, lawyers called to the Bar, new appointments, and oath taking of civil servants, as well as […]

Commencement of the Bar Vocational Course The Judiciary of Seychelles announces that the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) for 2024 will commence on 11 April, 2024. The BVC is designed to give law graduates who are desirous of becoming Attorneys-at-law the necessary foundation in the Seychelles legal system and laws to prepare them to sit the […]

We present you the final newsletter for the year 2023, which you can read by clicking here. The Chief Justice’s office also gives you the End of Year message of the Chief Justice below: As we draw the curtains on another eventful year, I am honored to reflect on the unwavering commitment and dedicated efforts […]

Arusha, Tanzania – Seychelles’ Chief Justice Rony Govinden, along with Supreme Court Judge Brassel Adeline, Director of Legal Affairs Lionel Garrick, and Assistant to the Criminal Registry Marie-Angel Bare, joined esteemed judicial leaders from the Southern and Eastern Africa region at the Chief Justices’ Forum and Annual General Meeting. The event took place from October […]

Senior Magistrate Andy Asba was officially sworn into the role of Chief Magistrate – the first appointment in this post title for the Seychelles Judiciary. This appointment is a result of thorough evaluation of the Magistrate’s extensive background and experience, and stands as a testament to the Judiciary’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of […]

A new evidence manual for judicial officers was unveiled at the Palais de Justice auditorium on Friday 29 September 2023. The academic work, “A Practical Approach to Evidence for Judicial Officers – Common law sources and African applications”,  is the result of a collaborative effort involving Justice of Appeal, Dr. Mathilda Twomey, as the main […]

The Examination for admission of Attorney at Law will be held from 20 November 2023 to 1 December 2023 at the Palais de Justice. All eligible candidates who wish to sit the examinations should register with the Registrar of the Supreme Court no later than 20 October 2023, enclosing a certified copy of their certificate […]