Rule of Law Activities in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Submitted by Christina Murtaugh on 26 July, 2010 - 08:22.
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This Consolidated Response attempts to provide Rule of Law activities recently completed, currently operating, and planned for the future in the province. It is not an exhaustive list, but rather combines information from a number of practitioners operating in the region.
Abstract:
Both ongoing and planned Rule of Law activities in Kandahar change rapidly due to insecurity and other realities on the ground. To the best of our knowledge, this Consolidated Response provides a snapshot of Rule of Law activities recently completed, currently operating and planned that target the justice sector in Kandahar. This list is not exhaustive, but rather based on a number of inquiries posed to Rule of Law practitioners and organizations working in the province.
In terms of ongoing or planned RoL initiatives in Kandahar Province, there are a number of projects addressing both the state and non-state means of settling legal disputes and other conflicts. Note, however, that Kandahar Province lacks the requisite number of trained and equipped justice actors who can meet the needs of the population. With over 1 million people living in the province, as of the end of 2009 there were reportedly only seven judges, sixteen prosecutors and eight lawyers registered with the Afghan Independent Bar Association.
Year:
2010