Rannowane discusses changing dynamics in law
Contemporary issues at law offer new and yet exciting ways of exploring the changing dynamics of law in an evolving environment, the Chief Justice Terrence Rannowane has said.
He said in dealing with such issues, it is always imperative that there has to be interrogation of international best practices.
He was speaking at the 10th Biennial Meeting of Commonwealth Judicial Educators in Gaborone held under the theme, ‘ Contemporary Issues, Innovative Responses and Judicial Education.’ “I am a firm believer of continuous training and development of judges and magistrates, so as to sensitise them on merging and topical issues of global concern.
“We remain grateful to Commonwealth Judges Educators Institute ( CJEI) for choosing us as the host and even affording us an opportunity to pick topics in areas we believe ought to be discussed,” Rannowane said. Minister of Justice, Machana Shamukuni said issues of justice are at the helm of all the undertakings of governments, and therefore a strong justice sector will build a strong nation. The Minister highlighted that he had the opportunity to attend a Commonwealth Law Ministers meeting in Mauritius in November 2022.
“The meeting deliberated and considered a number of issues and tools developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat, associated international organisations and partners relevant to the cause of justice.
“The agenda included subjects like; Access to Justice - the great legal reset; Courts of the future and digitisation; Model laws and contracts; among others. “I am convinced that this conference will draw and expand on such foundations, to enhance our implementation strategies,” the minister said. He stated that today more than ever before, it is of paramount importance to promote a robust, independent judiciary that can sustain a strong and vibrant democracy to deal with contemporary societal issues in innovative ways that advance the quality of jurisprudence.
According to the Minister, it is for this reason that they recognise and appreciate the critical role played by the CJEI in empowering Judicial Officers across nations of the Commonwealth.
This conference has been hailed as a great milestone that brings together Chief Justices, Justices, Judges, Magistrates, legal scholars and experts to exchange ideas, experiences and find solutions to the challenges facing the Administration of Justice and Legal profession today.
The CJEI was formed in Vancouver, Canada in 1998 through the initiatives of the likes of Judge Sandra Oxner, with the key mandate of developing or creating Judicial Educators, who then facilitate the transfer of the acquired knowledge, skills and professional attitudes to their colleagues in the judicial space.