[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Addresses Latin American Judges at State Department-Funded Institute

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Addresses Latin American Judges at State Department-Funded Institute 09/17/2015 04:36 PM EDT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Addresses Latin American Judges at State Department-Funded Institute Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 17, 2015 Today in San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke to judges from across the Western Hemisphere as part of a Department of State-funded training. Her remarks highlighted reforms in judicial systems that can improve rule of law in the region. Justice Sotomayor’s participation added to the positive impact of this annual capacity-building program, known as the Judicial Studies Institute (JSI). JSI is managed by the U.S. Department of Justice in coordination with the University of Puerto Rico and Inter-American University law schools. The program’s goal is to help Latin American partner nations move smoothly from inquisitorial to accusatory systems of justice. In an inquisitorial system the court itself is involved in investigating the facts of a case, whereas in an adversarial system the court acts as an impartial actor between the prosecution and defense. Justice Sotomayor spoke to 41 judges from eight Latin American nations. The Institute trains the judges on the use of evidence in investigations and trials, the role of judges and courts in different types of legal systems, and plea bargaining within the judicial process. The JSI is one facet of U.S. support to partner countries as they build rule of law and fair, just, and effective judicial systems. Since its inception in 2012, JSI has trained more than 366 judges. Please contact INL-PAPD@state.gov for more information. To learn more about the State Department’s work to advance rule of law overseas, follow @StateINL on Twitter or visit us at http://www.facebook.com/StateINL on Facebook. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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