Written Resources and Bench Books

Samoa Land and Titles Court Bench Book

Solomon Islands Bench Book

Te Kura kaiwhakawā Prospectuses

Te Kura kaiwhakawā / Institute of Judicial Studies provides education and resources to support the judiciary. The 2025 and 2026 Prospectus outline a programme of development for judges at every career stage. These prospectuses are available to judges and senior lay judicial officers.

Tokelau Law Commissioners Handbook

Tonga Bench Book

Towards Gender Balance and Equality in Pacific Judiciaries | Dr Carolyn Graydon

Drawing on the experiences of more than 100 Pacific women judicial officers, the report maps women’s representation across Pacific courts and examines appointments, promotion, professional development, workload, workplace safety and conditions. It also documented strong support among women judicial officers for a Pacific regional network, which has since become PAWJO.

Towards Women-Centred Justice in the Pacific

Towards Women-Centred Justice in the Pacific | Dr Carolyn Graydon

Drawing particularly on research in Kiribati and Vanuatu, this report asks what women in rural and remote communities actually want and need from justice. It examines state, customary and religious justice processes and highlights the need to design justice responses around women’s safety, priorities and desired outcomes.

Towards Women’s Leadership in Local Justice Processes | Dr Carolyn Graydon

This report examines women’s participation and leadership within local justice systems and identifies practical pathways for strengthening their roles as decision-makers. It considers customary and church leadership, local courts, policing and community organisations, with particular attention to the experiences of Kiribati and Vanuatu.

Tuvalu Bench Book