Regional Conference Takes Stock of Judicial Excellence in Asia

Third Regional Meeting of the Judicial Integrity Network in ASEAN

November 14, 2023
Regional Conference Takes Stock of Judicial Excellence in Asia

Regional Conference Takes Stock of Judicial Excellence in Asia

 

The third regional meeting of the Judicial Integrity Network in ASEAN (JIN ASEAN), organised by UNDP and the Thailand Court of Justice, brought together legal experts to delve into the high-speed development of societies and the corresponding evolution of judiciaries to address the long-standing challenges and emerging issues in the judicial sector.

Held in Bangkok, Thailand, on 5-6 October 2023, with the support of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), U.S. Department of State, the Evolving Justice Conference ended with a call for more interaction to facilitate collaboration among judges internationally and a request for learning opportunities on topics such as environmental justice. 

Quick Facts: 
o    Over 300 in-person and online participants from 40+ countries
o    Diverse sectors represented, including judges, policymakers, civil society actors, development partners, lawyers and academics.
o    Seven sessions powered by 20+ partners.

Watch the session recordings to catch up on the discussions covered during the conference.

Browse photos from the conference here.