Salale University School of Law successfully delivered a two-day capacity-building training for defense attorneys, focusing on the constitutional rights of the accused, convicted, and imprisoned persons. The training program began with welcoming remarks from Abel Ketema, Dean of the School of Law, who provided an overview of Salale University School of Law and offered concise explanations about the significance of the training.
Ato Shewaraga Eshetu, President of the Girar Jarso Woreda Court, also attended and delivered an opening speech. In his speech, he addressed the vital role of defense attorneys in safeguarding the rights of the accused, navigating legal complexities, and advocating for an equitable outcome. Ato Shewaraga urged the trainees to apply the collective understanding and knowledge gained from this training to their professional roles in order to ensure a fair and equitable criminal justice system.
The trainers for the event were Mr. Tesfaye Taye, a lawyer at the Girar Jarso Woreda Court, and Mr. Zelalem Getachew, a lecturer at Salale University School of Law. About 25 defense attorneys from different woredas in the North Shoa Zone actively participated. The program featured expert-led sessions and interactive activities, ensuring active engagement and the practical application of the concepts.
The training concluded with remarks from Mr. Workneh Getachew, Head of the Law Department at Salale University. He emphasized the importance of understanding the role of defense attorneys in the justice system and encouraged participants to use the outcomes of the training to provide quality judicial services.
