January 2021

The lead counsel defending prominent citizens in the Seychelles has been disqualified by default after uncorroborated charges were made against him on the morning of his clients’ bail hearing. On the same day, lawyers from Kobre & Kim, a respected international law firm, also in attendance at the court, were subject to intimidation by the Anti-Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS), who alleged that British and American lawyers were party to fraudulent activity and in breach of immigration and employment laws. All parties strenuously deny such allegations. The situation represents a dangerous development in the country’s adherence to the rule of… Read More »Seychelles authorities intimidate and disqualify local defence lawyer as fears mount over show-trial of Opposition figures

To tackle corruption within the system, the President is calling for the reinforcement of the Anti Corruption Commission of Seychelles (ACCS). The board which directs the organisation to a sum of R1.8 million is to be dissolved, and the entity restructured through legislative amendments. However, the R1.8 million is to be retained by the entity to finance seven investigators with strict timeframe of one year for the commission to provide some form of satisfactory result. “We expect results. We will expect that corruption is adequately investigated and results brought forward. The law is above us all and when I say… Read More »State of the nation address