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News Archive

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Commonwealth signs co-operation MoU with International Criminal Court
Released:  13 July 2011
ICC praises Secretariat for sterling work in promoting implementation of international criminal law

Sharma urges Commonwealth law ministers to champion those denied justice
Released:  12 July 2011
“The poor, the marginalised, the vulnerable, those who are – for whatever reason – denied justice; it is they who should be foremost in our thoughts” – Secretary-General says

Secretary-General to visit Samoa and Tonga
Released:  11 July 2011
Kamalesh Sharma will call on Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Tonga’s new Prime Minister, Lord Tu’ivakano.

Caribbean women leaders seek higher representation in parliament
Released:  11 July 2011
“That call to leadership must be nurtured in women of all social strata, representing the full diversity of women” – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting opens in Sydney
Released:  11 July 2011
Gatherings of ministers are among the most visible expressions of Commonwealth co-operation and partnership – Commonwealth Secretary-General

Young Pacific lawyers hold forum to discuss challenges
Released:  10 July 2011
Forum, convened by Commonwealth Secretariat and Australia Attorney-General’s Department, offers an opportunity for young lawyers to share views, network and make friends – Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-General

London meeting lauds Commonwealth Secretariat work
Released:  8 July 2011
“Commonwealth technical assistance suits the unique development and capacity needs of small states and vulnerable members. The flexibility, easy and quick access, reception of response to requests and sensibility to our unique vulnerabilities is unprecedented and unmatched" - Caribbean official

Commonwealth seminar focuses on criminal law reform in Belize
Released:  7 July 2011
Regular review will ensure law is contemporary - Commonwealth Secretariat adviser

Biennial meeting to focus on Commonwealth technical assistance programme
Released:  5 July 2011
Government officials from Commonwealth member countries to gather for Primary Contact Point Consultative Meeting

Commonwealth law ministers to hold triennial meeting in Australia
Released:  4 July 2011
Meeting provides a periodic opportunity, every three years, for ministers and senior officials to come together to stock take and look ahead