justice reform training programmes

Justice Reform programmes and workshops

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Justice reformToday’s justice systems are undergoing a time of unprecedented change, with many countries undertaking legal and judicial reforms. While the potential rewards of reform are great, from reduced backlogs to a drop in re-offending rates and improved legislative drafting, the pitfalls are many.

Our expertly taught and participative justice sector programmes can play a pivotal part in these reforms. We offer the following open programmes:

• Judicial Administration: London Study Tour• Judicial Case Management• Judicial Ethics• Successful Prosecution in a Complex and

Interconnected World• Tribunals: Managing and Administering Justice• Young People and Crime

Who are these programmes for?Barristers, prosecutors, judges, magistrates, human rights’ lawyers, police officers, court administrators, investigators, prison and custody officers, NGOs and anyone concerned with the rights of the child.

About usRIPA International’s experience spans 90 years of supporting public service management and capacity building initiatives around the globe. We work with national and federal governments, ministries and departments, central banks, wider finance and justice organisations in line with their specific strategic requirements. We have built an international reputation as a trusted partner because of the success and strength of our projects and relationships.

Open learning programmes Our open programmes are ideal for developing the skills and knowledge of senior professionals within your organisation. Practical in focus and interactive in delivery, they are designed to act as catalysts for change, improving service delivery and achieving strategic objectives.

Tailored solutionsWe also recognise that sometimes organisations are presented with unique development needs that require a customised solution. For these situations we offer solutions at our state-of-the-art training facility in London or in a country of your choice.

Judicial Administration: London Study Tour

Ongoing legal and judicial reform focuses on transforming the performance of court systems, in particular by dramatically enhancing court administration. Changes to the organisational structure of the court system, improvements to the management of resources and to court proceedings are all central components of worldwide justice reform.

This programme looks in depth at the management and administration of court systems. Through a combination of presentations, counterpart meetings, workshops and court visits in London and its outlying districts, you will learn about new strategies for judicial administration and ongoing service improvements. You will observe first-hand how these ideas have been put into practice in England and Wales. You will follow the process through from the first instance at civil criminal courts up to the Court of Appeal and on to the Supreme Court, and observe how justice delivery and court service differs at each level.

What you will learn:

• Benchmark approaches and techniques• Initiatives to achieve speedy justice and alternative

dispute resolution• The advantages of e-systems in administering justice• Apply to key principles of 21st century court records

management• Improve paper-based and electronic court information

and records management• Achieve and maintain professional standards with the

help of professional bodies

Benefits of attending:

• Discuss the latest changes to civil and criminal procedure with key figures involved in reform

• Develop a wide range of techniques for improving the administration of justice and the running of courts

• Use what you have learnt to analyse the effectiveness of your own judicial records system

A selection of our programmesSuccessful Prosecution in a Complex and Interconnected World

Citizens rely on state prosecutors to be their champions for justice and the breadth of this role is growing in many countries. New types of crime, including cybercrime and international terrorism and improved standards in handling witnesses and accused persons, all call for a wider range of expertise among prosecutors.

This programme enables prosecutors to examine key concepts and learn the latest developments in prosecutorial work through a combination of presentations, workshops and visits to observe prosecutors at practice. You will learn about new approaches to handling victims and witnesses, using experts and managing the relationship with a growing range of investigators. You will see how these ideas have been put into practice in the English and Welsh justice systems and hear from practitioners and experts what has been successful. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a practical exercise based on a real investigation of a crime scene.


• Present evidence in court including the effective use of technology

• How to deal with defendants, different types of witnesses and informants

• Work effectively with defence attorneys and the judiciary

• Implement safety and welfare issues including how prosecutors can protect themselves from physical and professional threats


• Better understand the mechanics of how crime is investigated in order to judge the quality of a case and advise on or supervise police and other investigators

• Carry out the role of the prosecutor more effectively through developing professional skills within an international context

• Propose a strategy for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of your prosecutorial system and develop a code of conduct for prosecutors

To reserve your place or obtain further details on any of our programmes or workshops, contact us now on +44(0)20 7470 9100 or email [email protected] quoting “JUSTICE15”

Duration: 2 weeks Fees: £3,850

Dates: 7 Sep - 18 Sep

Duration: 2 weeks Fees: £3,850

Dates: 5 Oct - 16 Oct

Young People and Crime

Does your criminal justice system struggle to cope with children and young people, whether as victims of crime, witnesses or offenders? Many countries have serious problems with repeat offending among young people, so how can the cycle of recidivism be broken?

What alternatives to custody, such as restorative justice, have been tried and how successful have they been in reducing repeat offending rates?

Participants will learn about new approaches that help young witnesses give evidence, and seek to improve the prosecution and effective participation in the trial of young offenders, reserving imprisonment for the most serious offenders.


• Use multi-agency interventions in the lives of young offenders to reduce re-offending

• Apply youth rehabilitation and referral orders• Use restorative justice principles and practices• Employ special measures to enable young people to give

evidence• Use appropriate questioning of children• Prepare young witnesses to give evidence in court• Make special arrangements for young people in custody


• Learn about recent developments in responding to the needs of young people in the justice system, whether as victims of crime, witnesses or offenders

• Find out how particular techniques can be adapted for use in your jurisdiction

• Obtain first-hand insights into how the justice system in England and Wales is tackling contemporary youth justice challenges

• Consider adopting national standards for youth justice services

Judicial Case Management

Justice systems are constantly evolving. Recent years have seen an increased emphasis on effective case flow management, which gives courts new responsibilities to secure co-operation of the many agencies involved in judicial administration.

This workshop provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of recent justice system reforms in England and Wales that are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of judicial administration. It gives judges, magistrates, court administrators and other justice system professionals the opportunity to design a case management regime that meets the needs of their own jurisdiction.


• Utilise the general principles of case management, including multi-agency approaches

• Apply judicial skills needed for case management• Recognise key ingredients of a criminal case

management strategy• Use recent initiatives in supporting access to civil justice• Implement pre-trial planning and monitor case

progression• Make use of special measures for the vulnerable and

ground rules hearings before a vulnerable person gives evidence

• Apply measures and targets• Plan and implement change


• Evaluate benefits of effective case management• Observe, discuss and critically examine judicial case

management in action through attending a live courtroom session

• Deploy limited resources effectively

Duration: 1 week Fees: £2,300

Dates: 5 Oct - 9 Oct

To reserve your place or obtain further details on any of our programmes or workshops, contact us now on +44(0)20 7470 9100 or email [email protected] quoting “JUSTICE15”

Duration: 1 week Fees: £2,300

Dates: 23 Nov - 27 Nov

Did you know? Our programmes are rooted in best practice as demonstrated by the UK Government and the Justice System of England and Wales

A selection of our workshops

Tailored learning solutionsWe assist our key clients with tailored solutions delivered both in the UK and in-country. If your organisation or department has a specific development need, we can customise any of our programmes to suit them.

• These solutions are designed and developed based on your organisational objectives and can be delivered on an exclusive basis in the UK or at your premises

• We work in partnership with you from the outset - identifying your training needs, your organisational requirements, key objectives and intended outcomes

• Other tailored solutions include study and benchmarking tours, which can be used to compare your organisation with its counterparts in the UK and to network with peers

• Executive coaching packages for senior personnel can also be arranged

RIPA International’s tailored programme design process

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A recent in-country case studyJudicial and Case Management, Judicial and Training Institute, Malaysia

RIPA International was approached by the Judicial and Training Institute (ILKAP) for bespoke training in Judicial Administration and Case Management to support the judiciary in responding appropriately to the wide range of circumstances they encounter in the programme of their work.

Held in Malaysia, this two-week programme was attended by 15 participants from various local courts as well as the Attorney General’s Chambers.

The programme provided a concise yet comprehensive overview of recent reforms to global justice systems, which have sought to reduce delay and to bring greater efficiency to court administration

procedures. It also offered an opportunity for judges, magistrates, court administrators and other justice system professionals to design an approach to judicial administration and case management that meets the needs of the Malaysian justice system.

At the end of the programme participants looked at how the improved judicial administration and case management raised during the training might be incorporated into the operation of justice in Malaysia.

Participants discussed fundamental changes to current procedures required in order to address problems the jurisdiction faced.

Through RIPA International’s interactive learning style, participants became well equipped to improve judicial administration and case management within Malaysia’s judicial system.

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