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17/02/2004
£2m earmarked to rebuild Iraq's legal system
More than £2 million has been earmarked to help rebuild Iraq's judicial system, the government has confirmed.
The money will fund training for almost 1,000 judges, prosecutors and lawyers. The training, along with study tours and partnerships between institutions, could start as early as the end of this month.
The government hopes that the funding will also help to increase independence, professionalism and respect for human rights in Iraq.
Announcing the commitment, International Development Secretary Hilary Benn said: "Over the last 30 years Iraq's judicial system was deeply politicised. Corruption, torture and other abuses by law enforcement agencies were widespread. This assistance will provide much-needed help to the reform process which is so critical to the wider rebuilding of Iraqi society."
The Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, said: "I am delighted that the UK, through partnership with international NGOs, is helping the Iraqi people to build that system."
The programme will be managed by the International Legal Assistance Consortium in partnership with the Iraqi Minister of Justice, Chief Justice and President of the Bar Association in Baghdad.
(gmcg)
The money will fund training for almost 1,000 judges, prosecutors and lawyers. The training, along with study tours and partnerships between institutions, could start as early as the end of this month.
The government hopes that the funding will also help to increase independence, professionalism and respect for human rights in Iraq.
Announcing the commitment, International Development Secretary Hilary Benn said: "Over the last 30 years Iraq's judicial system was deeply politicised. Corruption, torture and other abuses by law enforcement agencies were widespread. This assistance will provide much-needed help to the reform process which is so critical to the wider rebuilding of Iraqi society."
The Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, said: "I am delighted that the UK, through partnership with international NGOs, is helping the Iraqi people to build that system."
The programme will be managed by the International Legal Assistance Consortium in partnership with the Iraqi Minister of Justice, Chief Justice and President of the Bar Association in Baghdad.
(gmcg)
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