April 24 2022 - April 25 2022

Leadership Seminar for Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices 2022

This seminar for court leaders addressed topics relevant to the work of chief justices and associate chief justices in the face of emerging challenges to the administration of justice.

Number of Participants: 28

Overview

This seminar for court leaders addressed topics relevant to the work of chief justices and associate chief justices in the face of emerging challenges to the administration of justice.

Objective

The objective of the seminar was to better equip court leaders to face emerging challenges relating to the administration of justice.

Summary

The multi-disciplinary seminar brought together experts in law, psychology and communications to enhance the ability of chief justices to carry out their roles as court leaders. The seminar notably examined what court leaders can do to foster resilience and well-being among members of their court, the use of technology in the justice system, including the role of artificial intelligence in judicial decision-making; and media relations in the context of public criticism of the judiciary, from both members of the public and elected officials. An expert on international human rights law delivered a keynote address reflecting on the importance of judicial independence notably in light of the war in Ukraine.