PFnet News.com
29/03/07
The Honourable Chief Justice of the High Court of Solomon Islands, Sir Albert Palmer (on the left in the picture), has urged the legal profession to learn from each other and continue to develop their professional skills.
The Chief Justice was speaking at the opening of a continuing legal education program bringing together many of the nation’s lawyers on Wednesday (28 March 2007).
"We must all remain on top of our professional work and aspire to do our work better. Judges are no exception. To do this requires training, discussion and debate," Sir Albert said.
"I am pleased that we have the resources in this country to undertake this kind legal training here, to use our own expertise and to make it available to many of our lawyers. If we had to send people overseas to continue their legal education, the opportunity would be limited to just a few people.
"The Chief Justice thanked the Solomon Islands Bar Association and the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands Law and Justice Program for responding to his request to support this ongoing training program.
The Continuing Legal Education Program began last year with the assistance of RAMSI’s Law and Justice program.
As a result of feedback from the 2006 workshops, this year’s program includes an emphasis on ethics and professional responsibilities, as well as family law. Observing the workshop, Ms Christine Fowler from the Law and Justice Program noted the value of this type of training.
"It is important to build the capacity and skills of lawyers as this strengthens the legal system and ensures greater access to justice for those who need it," Ms Fowler said.
"For example, when lawyers are trained in family law, families can access legal advice and help when they are in trouble, for things like divorce, domestic violence issues and property disputes. This can be particularly important for women."
The legal skills workshop and “moot” or mock court training will also focus on criminal and civil proceedings. It is aimed at legal professionals from the Public Solicitors Office, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
It coincides with a short High Court vacation, giving lawyers the opportunity to attend this intensive program – three days this week, and two further days after Easter.
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