The Head of EUPOL COPPS (HoM), Karin Limdal, met with Chief Justice / President of the Palestinian High Judicial Council (HJC), Mr. Mohamed Abedghani Aliwawi, on 28 January in Ramallah.
Especially under the current circumstances in the region, the Mission’s support for the Justice Sector, and the HJC remains unwavering, said Mrs. Limdal, during the meeting, adding that EUPOL COPPS’ support is aimed at exploring the challenges the HJC and the courts system are facing, mentioning the recent cooperation both with Swedish- and Jordanian court authorities facilitated and financed by the Mission.
Asked about the preparedness of the HJC for Gaza, the Chief Justice said that a needs assessment was submitted to the Ministry of Justice. “The justice sector in Gaza Strip is destroyed. We must start from scratch there,” added Mr. Aliwawi. During the meeting, the important role of the Palestinian Judicial Institute in training future judges was discussed and in connection with that the HoM welcomed the HJC efforts to form a female judge’s network to promote female empowerment and career advancement without obstacles in the judiciary.