Africa-Press – Liberia. The Ministry of Justice has initiated a three-day training workshop in the central city of Gbarnga, Bong County, for judicial prosecutors from across the country. The training, in addition to intending to empower prosecutors, also targets prosecution monitors, prosecution department staff, and city solicitors.
The aim of this workshop, which organizers said would be held quarterly, is to enhance the legal knowledge and skills of prosecutors from across the country.
Solicitor General Designate, Cllr. Augustine C. Fayiah, at the opening of the training, emphasized the importance of training prosecutors in various aspects of criminal law, evidence, legal principles, and ethical standards.
“The training is to enhance the prosecutor’s effectiveness and uphold the rule of law. It is essential to provide them with comprehensive training that equips them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical standards required for their demanding role,” Fayiah told reporters. “Prosecutors must have a deep understanding of criminal law, procedure, evidence, and legal principles to effectively represent the state in court. Training programs should focus on legal research, case analysis, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy.”
Prosecutors need to know how to gather, evaluate, and present evidence in a manner that is admissible in court, Fayiah noted, “and this training should cover investigative techniques, witness interviews, forensic evidence analysis, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies (LNP, LDEA, LIS, LNFS, and NSA).”
The training is also intended to promote the ethical conduct of prosecutors; something he said must be upheld to the highest standards. He emphasized the importance of fair and impartial decision-making, prosecutorial discretion, disclosure obligations, and duty to seek justice rather than convictions.
“Prosecutors interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including judges, defense attorneys, victims, and the Community this Training should focus on effective communication, conflict resolution, negotiation skills, and cultural competency,” he noted. “The nature of prosecutorial work can be stressful and emotionally challenging, so this training will enhance prosecutors’ strategies for managing stress, promoting mental well-being, and building resilience to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.”
The newly inducted president of the National Association of Prosecutors in Liberia, Cllr. Isaac L. George said the workshop is both vital and timely.
He added that the training will enhance the knowledge of prosecutors and improve their ethical standards.
The workshop covers topics such as legal research, case analysis, courtroom advocacy, evidence-gathering and presentation techniques, as well as stress management strategies.
The training is designed to promote ethical conduct, effective communication, and cultural competency among prosecutors. Various stakeholders are involved in this training, including judges, defense attorneys, victims, and the community.
The workshop is led by senior lawyers and law school professors to ensure high-quality training for prosecutors, prosecution monitors, and city solicitors.
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