Delegation From Iraq to Study US Court System and Judicial Reform

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Apr 26, 2010 Comments Off Web Admin
May 6th, 2010toMay 11th, 2010

The Northern Nevada International Center will be hosting a delegation of seven judges and legal professionals from Iraq on May 6 to 11, 2010. The delegation was invited to Reno as part of the International Visitors Leadership Program of the US Department of State.

The Reno portion of their program will be focused upon:

  • Acquaint the participants with the principles of judicial independence, the operation of the federal courts, and the structure of the state and municipal court systems;
  • Demonstrate the judiciary’s role in preserving and strengthening democratic concepts such as government accountability and individual rights;
  • Meeting with US Colleagues and counterparts in Reno.