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Richard Ramoeletsi is a Lesotho politician and Minister of Law and Justice. He is a member of Revolution for Prosperity Party.

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  • Money laundering poses a serious threat to the integrity of the economy and financial system and the security of the citizens.
  • The effects of corruption are wide-ranging: corruption discourages investment; limits economic growth and adversely alters the spending of government often to the detriment of future economic growth, and resources are diverted from their most beneficial use. 
  • Consultancy service is engaged to equip the judiciary with knowledge and skills to better handle corruption, money laundering, fraud, and other related financial crimes. This training is coming at the opportune time, to enhance the capacity of the justice system to deal with aspects of both criminal and civil litigation and to convict criminals who abuse the financial system and to better handle forfeiture of assets related to economic crimes.
  • Given that societies and their legal landscape are constantly evolving, preservice legal training cannot be regarded as sufficient to ensure that judges work efficiently throughout their time at the bench, no matter the quality and duration of initial training. It is a judge’s duty to keep informed of changes to legislation and relevant case law to help judges stay up to date, especially given the heavy workload judges face in some cases.
  • It is the duty of the government to provide sufficient funding and other resources to those responsible for conducting training and to establish systems to ensure that all members of the judiciary are enabled to undertake training. Judicial training is essential to ensure high standards of competence and performance, and is fundamental to guarantee judicial independence, the rule of law and protection of human rights of all people.
  • The reports that I have been receiving have been verbal all the time from the Commissioner; it has always been a call where he would tell me that a number of inmates have escaped and this number were captured and that the other one lost his life. It is only when we meet where that he would elaborate what happened, but I have never received any written report in all the incidences.
  • The public was never informed by the Commissioner; I think the public was informed by me when I came to the facility on December 22, 2023, after the incident and subsequent public information that was given by me.
  • The roar I heard from officers came to me that I should not insist on going inside to see other inmates; I thought maybe I should keep or maintain the dignity of officers and myself as their boss.
  • On the assault of one inmate who ended up dying, we realised that the management did not inform the public that the inmate left this facility already dead; it was only the inmate who was with him that revealed that he was with the corpse in the vehicle.
  • I heard his death in passing; it was not a formal conversation; I was not told what conditions that inmate died of.
  • These incidents occurred when the Government commemorated International Human Rights Day on December 10, in which the world is condemning any form of violence.
  • Today we gather for the launch of the Index of the Laws of Lesotho, 2nd Edition (1800–2024), a pioneering effort by the government of Lesotho under the Lesotho Law Reform Commission.
  • I am proud to announce that this project, which is of immense importance to our nation, is supported by the European Union under the Support for the Reform and Strengthening of Governance in Lesotho Programme, a testament to our strong partnership and shared commitment to the rule of law.
  • You will recall that the first edition of the Index was launched in 2020 and covered the laws of Lesotho from 1800 to 2018. Today, we present an expanded and updated edition that will serve as a continuously evolving benchmark for our legal system. This initiative will significantly improve the accessibility and transparency of our legal framework.
  • The Index is not merely a publication, but a vital tool that provides an organised inventory of all Lesotho’s laws — categorised by year, subject, or other classification — making it easier to assess their current status.
  • It is a resource that empowers ordinary citizens, students, professionals, investors, and lawmakers by offering a reliable historical and legal narrative of the laws governing Lesotho.
  • These institutions can only function effectively when guided by well-indexed and up-to-date laws. The Index, therefore, is crucial in supporting the objectives of the Strategic Plan — particularly in promoting an effective, transparent, efficient, and equitable justice system; building an informed citizenry; ensuring regulation and protection of civil and political rights; strengthening oversight institutions; and improving service delivery.
  • The involvement of experts of such calibre reflects the depth of commitment that has gone into this historic achievement.
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