Haiti: Addressing Rule of Law After the Earthquake
The Haitian government is leading efforts to address serious rule of law challenges brought about by the recent earthquake, including the destruction of key justice infrastructure and the loss of life within the justice system. What can be done now to provide the Haitian people with rule of law? How should the pre-existing rule of law strategy be altered to reflect the reality on the ground and to ensure long-term rule of law?
Prior to January 12th, Haiti was making significant progress towards the rule of law. Today, the Haitian government is leading efforts to address the serious justice and security challenges brought about by the earthquake, including the destruction of key infrastructure and the loss of life of justice personnel. Moreover, with the system weakened, certain criminal elements have been perpetrating serious crimes. What can be done now to ensure law and order in Haiti? How should the pre-existing justice strategy be altered to reflect the reality on the ground and to ensure long-term rule of law?
Speakers
- René Magloire
Former Minister of Justice of Haiti and currently Special Adviser to the President and the Ministry of Justice of Haiti - Tara Sonenshine, Introductory Remarks
Executive Vice President, United States Institute of Peace - Vivienne O'Connor, Moderator
Senior Rule of Law Adviser, United States Institute of Peace
