Southern African Chief Justices Forum
Kasane, Botswana
6-9 August 2009

Programme

 

Hon. J. M. Nganunu, Chief Justice of Botswana, Welcoming

 

H.E. The President of the Botswana, Opening Speech

 

Hon. Peter Shivute, Chief Justice of Namibia, Vote of Thanks

 

Hon. J. M. Nganunu, Chief Justice of Botswana, An overview introduction of the themes of the Conference

 

Professor William Binchy, Trinity College Dublin, Constitutionality, the Rule of Law and Socio-Economic Development (Paper presented by Mr Michael Aylmer, Barrister, Ireland)
 

Hon. Pius Nkonzo Langa, Chief Justice of South Africa, A Reply to Professor William Binchy on “Constitutionality, the Rule of Law and Socio-Economic Development”

 

Christian Courtis, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, The role of judges in the protection of economic, social and cultural rights
 

Gianni Buquicchio, Director, Secretary of the Venice Commission, Welcome Address

 

Hon. Augustino S. L. Ramadhani, Chief Justice, United Republic of Tanzania, Judicial Review of Administrative Action as the Primary Vehicle for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
 

Hon. Dr Justice O.B.K. Dingake, Separation of Powers in Botswana

 

N. J. McNally J.A. Botswana, Judicial Accountability

 

Prof. Christopher Forsyth, Cambridge University, Reconciling the protection of human rights with the principles of administrative law (link to power point presentation)
 

Hon. J.M. Nganunu, Chief Justice of Botswana, Judicial Reforms as a Vehicle for Justice Delivery

 

Hon. J.E. Gicheru, EGH, Chief Justice, Kenya, Judicial Reforms in Kenya
 

Communiqué

 

Photos

 

Link to SACJF / Venice Commission co-operation page