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News Archive

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Alternative sentencing for criminal offenders examined
Released:  9 June 2008
Youth justice, traditional justice systems, gender, mental health and addiction addressed at Commonwealth Alternative Sentencing Programme

Ghanaian judiciary to receive training in judicial ethics
Released:  3 June 2008
The Chief Justice of Ghana has stated that her mission is to build a credible and trustworthy judiciary for the administration of justice in Ghana

Magistrates ‘bench books’ are being developed for the Pacific
Released:  29 May 2008
These reference textbooks are expected to assist judicial officers in performing their everyday tasks

Senior West African officials receive training to combat terrorism
Released:  16 April 2008
Preventing, investigating and prosecuting terrorist offences are all addressed at Commonwealth-organised event

Commonwealth TV: Counter-terrorism training for the Caribbean
Released:  7 April 2008
Yvonne Chin reports for Commonwealth TV on the Commonwealth's Counter-terrorism training programme for the Caribbean

Zambia seeks help to enact Freedom of Information laws
Released:  4 April 2008
Minister visits Marlborough House as part of his Freedom of Information research

Caribbean police undergo counter-terrorism training
Released:  2 April 2008
Police learn effective ways of combating serious crime and acts of terrorism

Caribbean prosecutors to form regional association
Released:  5 February 2008
Forthcoming conference in Jamaica will explore the potential for exchange programmes and work placements within the Commonwealth

Gambian Attorney-General visits Marlborough House
Released:  5 February 2008
Commonwealth expresses support for rule of law in The Gambia and encourages dialogue between government and opposition

Working as a lawyer in the development sector
Released:  5 February 2008
Students at University College London learn about the Secretariat’s legal work in Commonwealth countries