The Gazette 1994

OCTOBER 1994

GAZETTE

S A D S I D e b a t e s In keeping with SADSI's true origins and tradition, the Society will host two debates in the coming months. We look forward to the participation of apprentices, maiden speakers and experienced debaters, in both events. The Halpin Prize Debate The first debate will take place on Thursday 3 November and the best speaker on the evening will be awarded a cash prize. The prize was donated to the Society by the late John Ralph Halpin who requested that the income from his investment be paid as a prize for debate. This is the Society's first year to host the debate. Gold Medal Debate The Gold Medal debate will be held on 8 December the same evening as SADSI's AGM. Further details, including the motions for debate will be posted to all apprentices. Those interested in taking part in either debate should contact Robert Boland (tel. 671 5522). SADSI Election The election of Auditor for the 111th session of SADSI will take place on Thursday 8 December. Under the Indentures until 30 September 1995, and must be proposed and seconded by two apprentices. All nominations should reach Philippa Howley c/o The Law School, Blackhall Place, no later than 5p.m. on Thursday 10 November. The candidates may send out their manifestos with the ballot papers Constitution of the Society all candidates must be bound by

• working towards a judiciary, legal profession and administration of the justice system which fairly and

• expanding where appropriate the provision of pro bono legal services • expanding publicly funded legal aid services as appropriate • developing and promoting appropriate technologies • developing and promoting appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms • developing "user-friendly" justice systems • developing a comprehensible system of justice by simplifying procedures, through plain language initiatives and public legal education • advancing effective communication among all stake holders in the administration of justice

properly reflects the demographics of our countries.

(d) Ensuring that an accessible and efficient justice system is a priority of the governments and ensuring that adequate funding is available to meet this objective. B. The signatories will consider the establishment of a specialised programme in each of the signatory countries which focuses on an agreed aspect of the judicial system or legal practice, differing in each jurisdiction. The initial participants to this Protocol are the professional bodies of Australia, Canada, The Republic of Ireland, the three jurisdictions of the United Kingdom, and the United States of America whose respective signatories appear hereafter. Additional participants can join the Protocol from time to time, subject to approval of the signatories. 4. Strategies for Implementation: In order to accomplish the foregoing the signatories agree to: 2. Initial Participants: 3. Additional Participants:

• community-based initiatives

(b) Improving the quality of service to the public:

• developing educational programmes for lawyers and judges • enhancing the focus on client needs in the provision of legal services • appropriate use of technology to benefit clients

• simplification of common legal transactions

which will be posted to each apprentice in mid-November.

(a) nominate a representative within their respective

organisations responsible for developing and maintaining this Protocol;

(c) Ensuring equal access to the justice system:

SADSI AGM

• eradicating barriers to equal access by minority and disadvantaged groups • making it easier for persons with disabilities, the elderly, or care givers to use the courts and other legal services

The AGM will be held on 8 December, followed by the results of the auditorial election. A drinks reception will bring the evening to a close.

(b) provide regular communication amongst such contact persons;

(c) endeavour to establish a legal international communication highway for future communications. •

Philippa Howley, Auditor.

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