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The Pacific Justice Sector Programme partners with 15 Pacific countries to offer training and professional development opportunities to judges, lay judicial officers, lawyers, and court staff. We also support Pacific jurisdictions to improve access to justice, especially for vulnerable groups.

Professional Development

Vaka Fund

Lift Fund

Funding and support

Lift funding can support local solutions to local issues. The Vaka Fund is a targeted travel fund for Pacific Island judicial officers, court staff and lawyers to attend conferences or training in the Pacific region.

Find out more about the Lift and Vaka Funds

Webinar

Professional Development

Decision making

Conflict of Interest

Litigation Skills Video Series

The Litigation Skills video series sees experts discuss key topics to help legal counsel prepare for court. The six-part video series covers The Theory of the Case, Trial Preparation, Cross-examination, Ethical dilemmas, Examination in Chief, and Closings. We encourage viewers to complete the brief feedback form.

Litigation Skills series

Bench Books

Resources

Research and Reports

Resources and Bench Books

We have a range of resources for judges, lay judicial officers and court staff. Bench Books are available for most of our partner countries. Download a Bench Book in PDF format in full or in individual chapters.

Resources and Bench Books

Professional Development

Webinar

Decision Making Training

Training modules and webinars

Please note some of our training modules and webinars are restricted to logged in members or small groups (e.g. judges). To register for a log in, fill out the registration form and create a 16-letter password. PJSP will assess your request and email you about approval.

Training Videos

Human Rights

Gender and Family Violence

Access to Justice

Ina'ilau

The Ina’ilau part of our programme focuses on improving access to justice for women and children in the Pacific, specifically in Kiribati, Tonga, Palau, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Ina'ilau also seeks to empower women in Pacific justice sectors through professional development opportunities and encouraging women into leadership roles.

Ina'ilau