Supreme Court of the Gambia

Supreme Court of the Gambia
Established1851
JurisdictionThe Gambia
LocationBanjul
Composition methodPresidential appointment following Judicial Service Commission recommendation
Authorized byGambian Constitution
Judge term lengthLife tenure
Number of positionsNo less than 5
Chief Justice of the Gambia
CurrentlyHassan Bubacar Jallow
Since15 February 2017

The Supreme Court of the Gambia is a superior court of record and the highest court in The Gambia. Established in 1851, it has appellate and original jurisdiction over any law exceeding the powers conferred by the Constitution or any law upon the National Assembly or any other person or authority.