One of the noteworthy attributes of the Irish legal system is that its courts are self-administered.  Today, a panel of eminent Irish jurists, led by Chief Justice of Ireland John Murray, shared their thoughts and experiences with CBA Council on how this came to be.

In the mid-’90s, in the wake of several crises in the running of the courts, the Irish government undertook to reform how its courts were run. … Continue/Poursuivre >>

CBA Dublin 2009

The federal government should immediately restore the policy of unequivocally seeking clemency for all Canadians facing the death penalty abroad. That was the opinion expressed Sunday morning by CBA Council, which voted to approve a resolution on the subject at the 2009 Canadian Legal Conference in Dublin.

Last month, the government published a “Clemency Intervention” policy. It set forth a lengthy list of considerations that the government might … Continue/Poursuivre >>

CBA Dublin 2009

Executives from Canada’s two largest judges’ associations addressed CBA Council this morning. Justice Pierre Dalphond, president of the Canadian Association of Superior Court Judges, spoke at length about his organization’s activites and praised the cooperative relationship between the CASCJ and the CBA. But he also expressed frustration with the federal government’s repeated dismissals of the reports of the independent Quadrennial Commission that, among other things, recommends judicial salaries … Continue/Poursuivre >>

Ha'Penny Bridge ©Bev Lloyd-Roberts

With the changes affecting the legal profession and world markets, the 2009 Canadian Legal Conference is a chance to learn, debate, and connect with leaders in law from Canada and Europe.

Learn about international law and human rights from former Irish President Mary Robinson. Understand the patterns impacting the business of law with visionary Leonard Brody. Recognize the trends that will transform the global practice of law … Continue/Poursuivre >>