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Brazzaville inaugurates its High Court of Justice

    BRAZZAVILLE
    The Republic of Congo inaugurated on Tuesday its High Court of Justice (Haute cour de justice) in the capital, Brazzaville, with the swearing-in of members before parliament. The creation of the court was called for under Article 153 of the national constitution, which was approved by referendum in January 2002. The court is empowered to prosecute the country's highest authorities - including deputies, senators, judges and the president - for crimes in the conduct of their official duties. All 35 members of the court, including judges, senators and deputies (of the National Assembly) were elected by their respective peers. The court will be presided by Placide Lenga, with Georges Akiera serving as the chief prosecutor.

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