New ministerial circular: What will now change for justice in Senegal

Author: senenews.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Senegal

Crime & LawPolitics

New ministerial circular: What will now change for justice in Senegal

Justice Minister Moussa Sarr issued a circular on July 15, 2026 ordering a drastic reduction in the use of pretrial detention and ending the use of police services to collect private debts. He notes the failure of previous directives amid prison overcrowding. Magistrates must prioritize alternative dispute resolution.

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