Martin Hackett

Martin Hackett is an experienced British barrister who has been appointed as The Gambia's first special prosecutor to try individuals responsible for human rights abuses committed during the 22-year rule of former President Yahya Jammeh. This appointment, announced in April, comes two years after the adoption of a law aimed at creating an office to investigate and prosecute these crimes. Hackett's role is to bring justice to victims of the Jammeh regime, who have been demanding accountability since Jammeh's electoral defeat nearly a decade ago. His appointment signifies a significant step towards addressing past injustices and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions during Jammeh's rule.