Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has on Thursday officially inaugurated the Legal Sector Reform Symposium organized by the Ministry of Law and Gender.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Traders Hotel on Saturday morning, Vice President Jameel stated that the justice system was one of the main drivers of economic and social reform in the country. He also stated that the new constitution enacted in 2008 was integral to the establishment of an independent and democratic country, grounded on the principles of Islam.
Continuing in this regard, Vice President Jameel underscored the importance of consolidating a strong judicial system which would safeguard the basic rights of the Maldivian people.
The Vice President also emphasized that additional reforms need to be undertaken in order to ensure the full implementation of the 2008 constitution. In enforcing these legal reforms, the Vice President noted the importance of prioritizing human rights, and drawing from the lessons of other modern democratic states.
Speaking further, Vice President Jameel stated that in for the purpose of safeguarding public security, which is one of the main pillars of a democratic state, it was imperative to establish an equitable justice system. Within this context, the Vice President stressed the significance of delivering appropriate sentences to repeat offenders in order to deter them from continued criminal behavior.
Concluding his speech, Vice President Jameel called on all members of the legal community to work together in the interest of public security.