James Blyden Jenkins-Johnston
James Blyden Jenkins-Johnston Esq. G.C.O.R. | |
|---|---|
Jenkins-Johnston | |
| Born | James Blyden Ayodele Jenkins-Johnston October 2, 1946 |
| Died | September 9, 2016 (aged 69) Kent, England |
| Alma mater | University of Durham (B.A. Hons. English) Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn/Council of Legal Education School of Law, London (Called to the Bar) |
| Occupation(s) | Barrister-At-Law, Solicitor, Commissioner for Oaths & Notary Public |
| Spouse |
Christiana Jenkins-Johnston
(m. 1971–2016) |
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Dr Claude Nelson-Williams (paternal cousin), Honourable John Nelson-Williams (paternal cousin) |
| Awards | Grand Commander of the Order of the Rokel (G.C.O.R.), 2012 |
James Blyden Jenkins-Johnston, G.C.O.R. (October 2, 1946 – September 9, 2016) was a lawyer in Sierra Leone known for his pursuit of the advancement of ordinary Sierra Leoneans through governance-challenging social commentary; defending human rights, constitutionalism and the rule of law; and personal philanthropy. He was a steadfast champion of workers' rights, and legal adviser to the Sierra Leone Labour Congress for over 30 years.