MOGADISHU — The 8th Annual Judicial Conference commenced in Mogadishu on Wednesday, bringing together the country’s leading legal experts, prosecutors, and security personnel to assess the state of the justice system.
The high-level forum serves as a crucial platform for reviewing judicial performance and establishing strategic priorities for the upcoming legal year.
Bridging Law and Enforcement
A primary emphasis of this year’s gathering involves improving collaboration between judicial bodies and law enforcement departments. Distinguished participants leading this conversation included:
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The Chairman of the Armed Forces Court (Military Court).
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The National Attorney General.
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The Benadir Regional Police Chief.
Their involvement underscores the conference’s goal of connecting legal principles with practical law enforcement.
Attendees explored methods to simplify processes from investigation through to trial proceedings, with the objective of minimizing delays and guaranteeing uniform legal application.
Strategic Reforms
Discussions focused on establishing a coordinated strategy for crime prevention and reducing the negative consequences of criminal conduct on society. By synchronizing the work of the courts and Somali Police Force, the government seeks to create a more efficient pipeline from apprehension to judgment.
This conference forms an essential part of the Federal Government’s continuous initiatives to restructure the national judicial framework. Officials stated that developing a robust, transparent, and impartial system is fundamental to consolidating peace and reinforcing public confidence in legal governance.
