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    MJCS signs MOU with MOIA to further strengthen collaboration between key sectors

    Port Vila, 12-02-2025 –  The Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MJCS) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MOIA) to further strengthen collaboration between key sectors. This MOU was signed by Director General Arthur Faerua of MJCS and Director General Leith Veremaito of MOIA, with a shared focus on improving services for vulnerable children in our community.

    VLRC Congratulates VEC on Successful 2025 Snap Elections and Proposes Consideration of Out-of-Constituency Voting

    Port Vila, 30-01-2025 – The Vanuatu Law Reform Commission (VLRC) congratulates the Vanuatu Electoral Commission (VEC) on the successful execution of the 2025 Snap Elections, which have seen a significant improvement in voter turnout. This increase marks a positive shift, especially considering the trend of declining participation observed in previous elections.

    Reinstatement of suspended CLMO staff on hold

    Port Vila, 30-01-2025 - The reinstatement of three Customary Land Management officers, reinstated by Consent Orders dated 27 January 2025, is currently on hold due to what the Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MoJCS) says is a procedural error.

    The Justice Sector Strengthened With The Launch of A New MJCS Strategy

    PORT VILA, 11 DECEMBER 2024: The Ministry of Justice and Community Services (MJCS) launched its new sector strategy to strengthen the justice system, improve community access to justice, and enhance service delivery across Vanuatu.

    The Justice and Community Services Sector Strategy (JCSSS) 2024–2030 sets out the sector’s strategic priorities and helps guide the 13 justice agencies in business planning and addressing systemic challenges.

    Unspoken Rules of Politics: Uncovering the Motivations of Voters in Vanuatu’s Elections

    Port Vila, 28,11,2024: In a keynote address at the launch of a ground breaking new report, "Unspoken Rules of Politics: Uncovering the Motivations of Voters in Vanuatu’s Elections," Mr. Albert Nalpini, Acting Director General of the Ministry of Justice and Community Services, highlighted the complex dynamics shaping voter behavior and the challenges to achieving more inclusive governance in Vanuatu.

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    4. Ministry of Justice Increases Well-being Support for Busy Legal Professionals

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