President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, is leading a four-member delegation to Suriname at the invitation of the President of the Court of Justice of Suriname, Justice Iwan Rasoelbaks.
A CCJ statement Tuesday said that the visit, which ends on Saturday forms an integral part of the Court’s ongoing strategic initiative to engage national judiciaries and members of government as a me’This visit aligns with the strategic priorities of Access to Justice and Regional Impact, with a focus on expanding access and strengthening regional legal collaboration, as well as Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Public Trust, aimed at enhancing transparency, building trust, and deepening regional relationships, the CCJ added.
It said that during the visit, Justice Anderson and the delegation which includes Justice Peter Jamadar, are expected to meet with members of the Surinamese judiciary, bar association, parliamentarians, and other key stakeholders, including the media on the modernisation of the judiciary.
It said that their presentations will, among other things, outline the CCJ’s framework, operability, effectiveness, and overall institutional architecture.
In November last year, the CCJ concluded the Court’s Referral Training with the Bar Association of Suriname, marking the conclusion of a two-year public education campaign executed with financial support from the European Union’s 11th European Development Fund (EDF).
The project focused on enhancing awareness among members of the judicial, legal and business communities regarding the duty of national courts to refer questions concerning the interpretation and application of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas to the CCJ for determination in its Original Jurisdiction.
‘The CCJ looks forward to constructive dialogue with its Surinamese counterparts and to contributing to a deeper understanding of the Court’s role in supporting judicial excellence, regional integration, and the rule of law within the Caribbean.’