MPs Urge Stronger Research to Build Public Trust in Justice System


MPs Urge Stronger Research to Build Public Trust in Justice System

The Federal Law and Justice Institute, during last week's session presenting its nine-month performance report to members of Parliament, stressed the need to ramp up research and studies to strengthen public trust in the legal and justice system. The Standing Committee on Legal and Justice Affairs reviewed the Institute's progress during the current fiscal year. The Director General of the Institute, Ambassador Degfe Bula, presented the report, outlining major activities and achievements over the past nine months. Degfe stated that the Institute is working closely with regional offices and other institutions to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of judges, prosecutors, and investigators across the board. He added that the Institute has committed to conducting systematic research on the progress of federal justice reforms and assessing public satisfaction with those developments. He noted that the Institute would incorporate the committee’s feedback into its future planning and continue improving its services based on input from both the public and stakeholders. Committee members raised concerns about the implementation of the Institute’s plans and called for more focus on delivering practical, timely outcomes—especially in areas related to reform and public satisfaction. Deputy Director General Mitku Mada explained that the Institute is actively working with relevant stakeholders to conduct in-depth studies aligned with its founding goals. He said several initiatives are already underway to build institutions the public can trust. One of the key developments mentioned was the creation of a digital information centre that will organise and upload legal documents and proclamations passed over the years, improving accessibility through modern technology.


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