24 September 2009

Mauritius: Population should have faith in the Judicial System, says Ag. PM at Judicial Conference

Everything should be undertaken to ensure that the population has faith in the judicial system of the country the Acting Prime Minister, Dr. Rashid Beebeejaun, GCSK, said on September 22 at the Grand Baie International Conference Centre while opening a three-day Judicial Conference on the theme “Enhancing the Justice System under the rule of law” .

The Acting Prime Minister also underlined the contribution of the members of parliament and the Police towards the judiciary and in improving access to justice.

The Chief Justice of Mauritius, Honourable Y.K.J Yeung Sik Yuen, GOSK, stated that the creation of both the Family and Commercial Divisions has contributed significantly in easing many processes of law that are related. He also added that he is favourable to the setting up of a Division in matters related to personal injury cases.

The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Sir Anerood Jugnauth, GCSK, KCMG, QC, the Attorney General, Mr. Rama Valayden and other eminent personalities of the Judiciary.

This Conference is organised in collaboration of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute. The Conference is being attended by members of the Judiciary from Canada, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles and Mauritius.

Members from the Middle Temple are the resource persons at the Conference and amongst the themes that are being covered are measures to prevent witness intimidation, the legal profession in the new era, the advocate’s duty to the court, the training of Judges and how should Judges be selected.

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