JIFA

Based in the Faculty of Law, the Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA) complements the work being done by domestic judicial institutes in Africa where they exist, and offers opportunities for judges from jurisdictions where there are no judicial institutes to participate in courses for professional development. JIFA was established as a project of the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit and offers a range of university-certified short courses to judges, court-based researchers, judicial administrators and others in the justice ecosystem.

Short courses offered by Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA).

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Core skills course

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This course aims to equip judicial officers with practical skills to manage courtrooms and cases.

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Core skills for judicial officers

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This course includes the rule of law, separation of powers, judicial ethics and more.

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Effective Criminal Justice Responses to Gender-based violence

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This course raises awareness about criminal cases involving Gender-based Violence against Women and Girls (GBVAWG).

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Environmental law

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An introduction to the key areas and issues of environmental law followed by an intensive Climate Change workshop.

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Human Rights – Law and Practice: A introduction for African judges

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This course includes tailor made content for African judges covering Human Rights – Law and Practice.

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Introduction to refugee law for judges

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This course is offered in partnership with the Africa Chapter of the International Association for Refugee Judges.

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Judgment writing

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In this course, participants will hone their judgment writing skills.

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Judicial leaders retreat

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We offer a two-year (5 days each year) retreat for those already in or entering into judicial leadership roles.

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Legal researchers’ course

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In this course, participants will be introduced to the role of the judicial researcher and what judges expect from their researchers.

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Refugee rights for refugee appeal body members

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This course includes the international development of refugee law and establishing the facts in an asylum claim.

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Senior Court Administrators Course

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This course aims to equip senior court administrators with relevant knowledge and practical skills to manage courts efficiently and effectively.

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The Protection of Children

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This course provides an opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the international instruments relating to the protection of children.

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