Dubai institute adopts best judicial practices

Dubai: Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) has reinforced its position as a leading regional centre for excellence in legal studies through adopting the best judicial practices, said DJI's Director General yesterday.

Speaking during DJI's organisation for the International Judiciary Training Programme (IJTP) from the University of Georgia on Tuesday, Dr Jamal Al Sumaiti, the Director General, said: "Organising this programme is in line with our vision and strategy to implement the best judicial practices and reinforce our position as the region's leading centre for excellence in legal studies. We have become the first Middle Eastern institute to offer this specialised training programme in judicial studies."

The participation of director generals of UAE courts and the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs in Bahrain reflects the significance of this training programme to further enhance the quality of judiciary in the region, added Dr Al Sumaiti.

The programme shared the US experience in case-flow management and judicial leadership to assist in the development of the country's judiciary.

The event was held under theme, ‘Case flow Management — USA Experience'. The training sessions marked the first time that IJTP partners with a foreign organisation (DJI) and provided training outside the US.

"Our partnership with the University of Georgia brings us a step closer to establishing the DJI as a premier regional and international education and training institution for aspiring judges and public prosecutors," said DJI's Director General.

During Tuesday's event which was held at DJI's headquarters, the speakers included Judge Doris Downs, Chief Judge, Fulton County Superior Court, Judge David Emerson, Current member of the Georgia Supreme Court Technology Advisory Committee and member of the Judicial Counsel of Georgia, and Mark Beer, Registrar of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts.