Afghanistan: Prospects for Justice
Public
Event
International Security Assistance Force member on joint
patrol in Kabul with the local police.
Date and
Time
Tuesday, May 7, 2002
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
U.S. Institute of Peace
1200 17th
St, NW
Washington, DC 20036
In the fifth of a series of Institute briefings on Afghanistan reconstruction
since the Taliban ceded power in late 2001, legal experts addressed:
- What are the prerequisites for the establishment of a secure and accountable
judicial system? How can foreign governments and international organizations support
local institutions? What challenges exist in ensuring that Afghanistan's legal system
complies with international standards as required by the Bonn Agreement?
- What are the current status and immediate needs of the justice system including the applicable
law, judiciary, prosecutors, lawyers, police, prisons, and legal education?
- What options exist and are being explored to deal with the legacy of war crimes and past
abuses?
Building upon previous Institute work on the challenge of building a framework for
the establishment of security and the rule of law in Afghanistan, the discussion was
webcast-live on May 7 and also included questions from the floor and the Internet
audience.
Speakers
- Qadir Amiryar
International and Islamic Law Expert, George Washington University
- Jamal Benomar
Senior Advisor, UN Development Programme
- Lisa Dickieson
Director, American Bar Association, Asia Law Initiative
- Paul Seils
Senior Associate, International Center for Transitional Justice
- Neil Kritz
Director, Rule of Law Program, U.S. Institute of Peace
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