Members of the Judicial Reform Committee. (UNDP photo).

The National Council of Ministers on Friday extended the mandate of the Judicial Reform Committee for two months to enable it to complete pending tasks.

The Judicial Reform Committee was formed in 2022 to review relevant laws, advise on judicial reforms and restructuring the judiciary to enhance its effectiveness.

In the past months, JRC has been engaging with key government institutions to hear their views and recommendations on reforming the judiciary system as enshrined in the 2018 peace deal.

Information Minister Micheal Makuei said the Minister of Justice requested the cabinet to extend the time frame of the Committee and it was approved.

Speaking to reporters after the Council of Ministers meeting in Juba, Makuei said the body has been given another two months to finish its work and present a report to the government.

“The cabinet listened to a presentation from the Minister of Justice requesting the cabinet to approve the extension of time frame of the Judicial Review Committee and it was approved,” he said.

“The (time frame) was extended for another two months so that they can complete the task within that period and make the necessary presentation to the government.”