On Wednesday 16 January 2013, the Al Mezan Center for Human Rights concluded two training courses for lawyers on “Enhancing Lawyers’ Capacity in Legal Framework and Supporting Human Rights”, held at two training halls at the Grand Place Hotel in Gaza city.
Mr.
Samir Zaqout, Coordinator of Field Work Unit at Al Mezan, concluded the courses by thanking the 35 participating and trainee lawyers for their commitment to the courses.
Mr.
Zaqout then talked about the importance of the course for lawyers, who play a vital role in defending victims of human rights violations.
He emphasized that the course aimed to enhance lawyers’ skills and knowledge in providing legal advice for victims of human rights violations.
He also urged lawyers to use the newly acquired knowledge in their legal work.
The course consisted of 24 training hours and delivered over four days.
Participants were introduced to human rights law; human rights principles within existing legal frameworks; mechanisms of accountability in the International Criminal Court; procedures for collecting evidence, arrest, search, and in flagrante delicto in Criminal Procedures Law; standards of fair trial; ethics of legal practices; municipality regulations related to taxes duties; medical negligence; medical mistakes in Palestinian laws; legal basis for due responsibilities and duties A team of specialized experts from Al Mezan, with lawyers, judges, and public prosecutors, presented the course materials.
This course constituted one component of the “Empowerment of Fresh Law Graduates” project, implemented by Al Mezan with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP/PAPP) to enable lawyers to use human rights language in their legal framework.
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