Government legal practitioners joined the advanced courses organized by The Hague Academy of International Law (THAIL) which aim to deepen their understanding of international law.

In a news release Tuesday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said the in-depth and all-encompassing professional training course on Public and Private International Law will tackle vital subject matters relating to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), International Criminal Law, International Law Regarding Human Trafficking Hague Conference on Private International Law, Climate Change, International Courts and Tribunals, International Law Pertaining to Families and Children and other subjects.

The training organized by THAIL, in partnership with the Supreme Court and the Philippine Judicial Academy, started on Monday and runs until March 1 at the Judicial Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City.

Aside from DOJ prosecutors, court justices judges and representatives from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) took part in the activity.

“Let me take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt gratitude to the organizers of this training course for bringing together legal minds towards a robust academic discussion amidst the many challenges we face,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said.

Remulla also cited the need for state prosecutors, counsels, and personnel to be well-equipped with training, education, and wisdom “which will serve as the DOJ’s foundation in safeguarding the legal right of every Filipino”.

Meanwhile, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo stressed the need for legal practitioners to possess proficiency not only in domestic laws but also in international laws, given the current global challenges such as border disputes, cybercrime, terrorism, and human trafficking.

Addressing the attendees, Gesmundo underscored the necessity for legal professionals to navigate the complexities of both domestic and international legal frameworks, particularly in the face of various pressing global issues.

The country’s top judge also commended the relevance of the program to the significant transformations within the international legal system in recent years. (PNA)