The Judiciary of Seychelles identifies persistent operational challenges in its Annual Report 2025. It cites staffing shortages, rising caseloads and infrastructure limitations across the justice system.
In the foreword, Chief Justice Rony Govinden says the Judiciary continued to operate under “capacity constraints” during the year. The report says the impact was felt across courts, registries and support units.
Staffing remains a central concern. The report says that “human resource limitations continue to pose challenges”, despite ongoing recruitment and training efforts. According to the Judiciary, shortages in administrative and technical staff affected workflow and case processing in several jurisdictions.
At the same time, the report highlights increasing workload pressures. It states that courts faced “a growing volume and complexity of cases”, which placed additional demands on judicial officers and court personnel. As a result, the Judiciary acknowledges that delays persisted in some areas.
Infrastructure challenges are also outlined. The report notes that “existing court facilities require upgrading and expansion” to meet operational needs. Space constraints affected court scheduling, record management and the overall efficiency of court services, particularly in high-traffic locations.
Digital transformation remains another area of concern. While progress was recorded, the report acknowledges that “further investment in information and communication technology is required” to modernise court operations and improve access to justice.
Financial pressures continue to shape the Judiciary’s work. The report states that “budgetary limitations have impacted the pace of implementation of key initiatives”, requiring careful prioritisation to maintain core judicial functions.
Despite these constraints, the Judiciary says it remains committed to institutional strengthening. The report highlights ongoing reforms, training programmes and inter-agency cooperation aimed at addressing the challenges identified.
The Judiciary concludes that sustained support and long-term investment will be necessary to ensure the effective administration of justice in the years ahead.