IOJT 2022—Effective Judicial Education: Understanding Vulnerable Populations

Overview

The 10th International Conference on the Training of the Judiciary, organized by the National Judicial Institute in conjunction with the International Organization for Judicial Training (IOJT), brought together representatives from around the world to discuss common issues and to share best practices with respect to judicial education. 

Objective

The objective of the conference was to enable representatives from around the world to identify and to share best practices in judicial education with a view to strengthening the administration of justice.

Summary

For citizens to have confidence in the rule of law, they need to know that when they come to court, they are treated fairly, respectfully and with due regard to their own circumstances and those of the world around them. The judge plays a central role in creating a respectful courtroom and ensuring fair proceedings. The conference focused primarily on supporting training that assists judges in understanding not only the law but also the diverse realities and circumstances of the people before them and the full context of the communities and society in which they sit. The conference also provided opportunities to consider what makes for effective online judicial training and how, and whether, to integrate this approach with in-person programming. The conference consisted of workshops, panel presentations, and plenary sessions.