Encouraging International Cooperation on Law Reform - CALRAs Conference 2023
The Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies (CALRAs) fosters cooperative initiatives in law reform to enhance legal systems globally. Established in 2003/04, CALRAs works to improve laws and societies worldwide, aligning with Commonwealth values. With over 30 LRA members/associates and a focus on capacity-building for law reformers, CALRAs organizes conferences, engages with governments, provides training, and maintains strong partnerships.
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Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies Encouraging international cooperation on law reform CALRAs Conference 2023: Goa Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies International Co-operation on Law Reform Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies Encouraging international cooperation on law reform CALRAs
The Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies (CALRAs) was established in 2003/04, to encourage, facilitate and take forward cooperative initiatives in law reform so as to improve the law and society across the world It is committed to the Commonwealth s values. Received formal Accreditation to the Commonwealth in 2005. Accreditiation continues. Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies Encouraging international cooperation on law reform 30+ LRA members/associates and 15+ individual members/associates CALRAs provides capacity-building in law reform, for law reformers in government and for those working in LRAs No staff or office, or admin or IT support. Run by volunteers
Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies Encouraging international cooperation on law reform Executive Committee President: Justice Narandran Jody Kollapen, Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa, and Chair of the South African Law Reform Commission Honorary Treasurer: Professor Peter Lown KC, former Director of Alberta Law Reform Institute General Secretary (Interim): Malcolm McMillan, former Chief Executive, Scottish Law Commission Rosemary Kumitsonyo, the Law Commissioner, Malawi Law Commission Maurice Bailey, former Director, Law Reform Department, Jamaica The Hon Alisia Numia TV Taumoepeau, former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Tonga
Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies Encouraging international cooperation on law reform CALRAs ACTIVITIES Organising international conferences on law reform Engaging with the Commonwealth and governments to encourage high quality law reform appropriate to the needs of individual countries Providing training in law reform; produced the Practical Guide Giving advice and assistance on law reform; conducting reviews Maintaining strong relationships with partner organisations
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION IN THE FUTURE: WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE CALRAS TO PROVIDE? WHAT CAN YOU/YOUR LRA DO TO SUPPORT CALRAS?
