Judicial Buildings: Witnesses of Time

According to former Mini Pupil, Pryana Oree, two judicial buildings have been classified as national historical monuments by the National Heritage Fund: the Flacq Court and the old Supreme Court building.

"Preserving these old judicial institutions, she concludes, is akin to protecting our original culture." She emphasizes, "Some are not just buildings, but also striking testimonies of the fusion of law and heritage."

• The Flacq Court, operational since 1852, is considered a miniature reproduction of the Aberdeen family home in Scotland.
• The Supreme Court, more commonly known as the Palais de Justice, was built between 1784 and 1787 by about a hundred government slaves and some artisans, under the direction of Chevalier de La Martinière.
• This building, located on Pope Hennessy Street, has existed for over 230 years. It is one of the 80 protected historical monuments in Port-Louis. Its stone façade echoes the colonial French public buildings of the late 18th century.
• In 2020, during the inauguration of the new Supreme Court, authorities announced that the old colonial building would be renovated to house a separate court of appeal.
• It was also specified that the project aims to preserve as much historical heritage as possible during the restoration work.
• Finally, it is worth noting that preserving old buildings, rather than constructing new ones, is an excellent large-scale ecological option.