PRIME Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele has underscored the importance of the inaugural Attorney General’s (AG) Chamber Conference of Parties (COP) as a significant and crucial step forward for the nation to reflect on the past and forge a collective path towards strengthening the country’s legal services.
The AGC COP which commenced on Monday concludes today, Wednesday.
The conference held at the Solomon Kitano Mendana Hotel provides a platform for the public sector – government ministries, State Owned Enterprises, Provincial Governments – and government stakeholders to inform, share and cooperate on improving the quality of legal services available to the government.
PM Manele formally opened the event convened under the theme: “The role of the Attorney-General in the delivery of legal services in a contemporary state.”
PM Manele said, legal services must continually adapt to globalisation, digital transformation and social change.
“This conference presents an opportunity for government to explore how the Attorney-General’s Chamber can ensure our legal systems remain robust and is capable of addressing the needs of our citizens in this rapidly evolving age.
“As the law evolves, so too must our legal services, ensuring they remain responsive, accessible and efficient for all.
“In a contemporary state, the challenges facing governments are constantly shifting from environmental issues like climate change to cyber threats and so the legal landscape must stay agile,” the PM said.
PM Manele also highlighted that the Attorney General’s role has always been vital to governments, yet as society changes, so too does the delivery of legal services by the Attorney General’s Chamber.
“This theme prompts us to reflect on improving the legal services that we provide to the government and the public.
“The Attorney-General’s Chambers, tasked with upholding the rule of law, must continue to evolve, ensuring that laws serve the public interest and support the broader goals of sustainable development.”
PM Manele also reiterated that the issues of climate change and cyber security require a legal framework that is both flexible and forward-thinking.
“As these challenges affect our economy, security and overall well-being, the Attorney-General’s Chamber must be prepared to address them with innovative legal solutions.”
By RAYMOND HULANGA
Solomon Star, Honiara
