Members of the media are hereby informed that the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Andries Nel, is travelling to Sydney, Australia to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting taking place in Sydney, Australia from 11-14 July 2011.
The meeting, which will be hosted by Australian Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, provides the opportunity for the First Law Officers of the Commonwealth of Nations to discuss law and justice issues of common concern, including counter-terrorism, crime prevention, human rights, access to justice, juvenile justice, e-Governance and the provision of legal aid and assistance.
Representatives from more than 50 Commonwealth countries are expected to attend.
For enquiries:
Chester Mpane
Cell: +27 82 370 9532
E-mail: pmpane@justice.gov.za
