Guyana to host International Judicial Conference

The Supreme Court in collaboration with the Commonwealth Judges’ and Magistrates’ Association; a London-based organisation, will host the International Judicial Conference at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown, on Monday.

The conference, which is being held under the theme, “The Judiciary as guarantors of the rule of law”, will see participation from Judges and Magistrates from across the Commonwealth.

Some participating countries are Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Australasia, New Zealand, Europe, Canada and countries from the Caribbean.

The conference aims to promote a better understanding among judicial officers of all ranks and from all parts of the Commonwealth, of judicial independence issues; it will also explore the approach to those issues in different parts of the Commonwealth, among other important matters.

Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh has revealed that the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Anthony Carmona, is to be the guest of honour and will also be delivering the keynote address.

Prime Minster Moses Nagamootoo will also speak on the opening day of the three-day conference.

A diverse set of topics are set to be discussed, including the rules of law, the provision of resources for the courts, anti-terrorism legislation, human rights, environmental law and sustainable development.