The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in Liberia, Ellen Margrethe Loj has said there are still weak laws and capacity in the legal system in the country. The SRSG indicated that prisons across the country are over crowded for which the Liberian Government and the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) need to support the Liberia National Police so that it functions efficiently and effectively in Monrovia and the countryside.

She noted that the Government of Liberia needs a place to put suspects until cases that link them are tried. She stressed that due to the weakness and ill functioning of the law enforcement institutions in the country, many Liberians do not have confidence in the rule of law.

The UNMIL Boss averred that because of weak capacity, Liberians many times try to take the law into their own hands by involving themselves in mob justice. She further pointed out that the United Nations Mission in Liberia is working closely with the Liberian Government to put their all in the system so that Liberians can trust the system.

The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in the country disclosed that there is more marijuana produced in Liberia than expected. The SRSG however revealed to the Liberian media that there is more cocaine on the Liberian market than a year ago and therefore called on citizens in the country to support the system to deal with the issues.

Meanwhile, Madam Loj stressed in very serious tone and mood that the United Nations Mission in Liberia and Secretary General are not going to take lightly any misconduct on the part of any UNMIL soldier or personnel especially when it comes to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA). She said any member of the mission involved in such practice would be dealt with according to laws of the United Nations.