Superior Court of Québec: Divisional Meeting (Québec)
This spring seminar focused on the three dimensions of judicial education, namely developing substantive knowledge, improving skills and competencies, and gaining awareness of the social context surrounding various law and justice issues. The program began with a discussion of human rights issues, judgment writing and what happens after a treatment order is made. Participants were then introduced to new digital tools and technological information resources available at the Court. The seminar also explored current issues around litigants’ perceptions of, and access to, justice.
Number of Participants: 48
Overview
In this spring education seminar, judges explored a wide range of topics relevant to their work, including health law and patients’ rights, recent developments in certain areas of law, and current access-to-justice issues.
Objectives
The aim of this training seminar was to help participants gain new insight on various topics, develop new competencies, and acquire tools they can apply in their work. Participants were also made aware of the social context surrounding some of these subjects.
Summary
This spring seminar focused on the three dimensions of judicial education, namely developing substantive knowledge, improving skills and competencies, and gaining awareness of the social context surrounding various law and justice issues. The program began with a discussion of human rights issues, judgment writing and what happens after a treatment order is made. Participants were then introduced to new digital tools and technological information resources available at the Court. The seminar also explored current issues around litigants’ perceptions of, and access to, justice.