Brunei Darussalam Supreme Court Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong speaking at the 11th CACJ meeting. - Brunei Darussalam Supreme Court
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam Supreme Court Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong led a delegation of senior judicial officers from the Brunei Darussalam Judiciary to attend the 11th Meeting of The Council of Asean Chief Justices (CACJ) held from Nov 18 to 21 in Cebu, Philippines.
The 11th CACJ meeting marked another milestone in fostering judicial cooperation and enhancing the rule of law across the Asean region.
During the meeting, various Chief Justices and representatives of the judiciary from all the Asean member states, with the aim of advancing regional collaboration, strengthening the rule of law, and addressing emerging judicial challenges.
The CACJ meeting held this year was hosted this year by The Chief Justice of the Philippines Alexander G. Gesmundo, along with the Philippines Judiciary, and chaired by The Chief Justice of Malaysia Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.
The meeting highlighted the vital role of the judiciary in upholding legal certainty, regional integration, and socio-economic stability within Asean.
It also serves as a platform to review ongoing programs, discuss emerging challenges, and chart the future direction of the CACJ’s collaborative efforts.
Among the key discussion made during the meeting includes the progress on regional Judicial initiatives, as well as the digital transformation in the Judiciary focused on leveraging technology to enhance judicial efficiency and accessibility.
Other highlights include the discussion on the Capacity Building Programs with Member states in sharing the best practices and exploring opportunities for collaboration in judicial training and education, and Judicial Independence and Ethics.
The CACJ reaffirmed its dedication to promoting regional peace and prosperity through judicial cooperation.
The meeting concluded with the adoption of resolutions aimed at advancing CACJ’s objectives and strengthening its role as a key regional mechanism for judicial collaboration. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN
