Liberia’s Criminal Justice Systems: A Basic Comparative Analysis of a Developing Criminal Justice System
<p>Liberia has a unique history, as one of Africa’s oldest democracies, with one of its most established criminal justice systems. Furthermore, Liberia’s political state was formed by former Black Americans in the mid-19th century. Many of these freedmen and women wanted to create a state that provided more freedom and liberty protections for their people. Unfortunately, the ideal state these formerly enslaved persons and descendants of enslaved persons envisioned did not come to reality, and similar structural injustices from America were found in the Liberian state. However, despite its history, Liberia has struggled with fulfilling its <em>de jure</em> ideals and the realities of division, poverty, and corruption in its legal system. This discussion will examine the history of Liberia’s criminal justice system, the mechanics of Liberia’s system, and how effective Liberia’s system is in protecting the public.</p>
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