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News Archive

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Caribbean receives counter-terrorism training
Released: 4 November 2008
Law enforcement officials and legal prosecutors discussed the financing of terrorism, special techniques of investigation and prosecution of terrorism, and international co-operation
Conference debates challenges of accessing legal information on internet
Released: 3 November 2008
Ninth International Conference on Law via the Internet discusses issues of free access, quality of information and effectiveness of rights
Lawyers Association remains vigilant of challenges to rule of law
Released: 27 October 2008
Promoting the administration of justice and protecting human rights were addressed at conference held in Jamaica
Commonwealth has a distinct approach to MDGs
Released: 27 September 2008
Secretary-General tells High Level UN Meeting
An action plan to end human trafficking
Released: 24 September 2008
Representatives from international organisations and criminal justice agencies met at the Commonwealth’s headquarters for a consultative meeting to look at ways in which the Secretariat can help countries to combat this phenomenon
The effects of climate change on wildlife
Released: 16 September 2008
What legal protection is there for endangered species?
Lawyers benefit from legislative drafting course in Africa
Released: 26 August 2008
Formal teaching and practical training forms the basis of the 12-week programme
Sharma welcomes new Constitution in Maldives
Released: 8 August 2008
“This is a major milestone in the history of the Republic of Maldives,” says Commonwealth Secretary-General
Juvenile justice in the Pacific
Released: 18 July 2008
Magistrates and judges from across the region share advice on working towards the development of justice systems for young people
Small states seek to benefit from offshore resources
Released: 11 July 2008
Mauritius and Seychelles to receive assistance from the Commonwealth concerning the outer limits of the continental shelf