Ghana has received an invitation to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) in Fiji, an event expected to bring together law ministers and attorneys general from across the Commonwealth.
The meeting would discuss the importance of legal cooperation and the need to advance access to justice, a statement issued by the Commonwealth Secretariat, a copy made available to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said on Tuesday.
Scheduled for 9-12 February, it would be hosted in the Fijian city of Nadi, a bustling metropolitan area known for its rich cultural diversity and beautiful landscapes.
The statement said the agenda covered a wide range of issues, including the role of technology in justice delivery, model contracts for natural resource governance, legal reform tools, and stronger protection for fundamental rights.
“The meeting takes place at a time when the rule of law is steadily declining around the world,” it said.
The law ministers will discuss how strong legal safeguards protect everyday life, from people’s ability to participate in democracy and earn a fair living, to their right to live in safe and healthy communities.
“Ministers are also expected to agree on practical measures to advance the rule of law by improving access to justice and strengthening legal institutions that support stable societies, fair economies and environmental protection,” the statement said.
The meeting would be chaired by Siromi Turaga, the Minister of Justice and acting Attorney General of Fiji, on the theme: “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future”.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, commenting on the upcoming meeting, said: “The rule of law remains essential to peace, stability, and development, yet it is under serious pressure in many parts of the world.”
“Where it is weakened or unevenly applied, the impact is felt most sharply by ordinary people,” she said.
“For the Commonwealth, the rule of law is a cornerstone of our Charter and our work. It demands practical, thoughtful commitment and cooperation, not rhetoric.”
“That is what our people count on us to do. By working together, we can uphold the rule of law as an essential protection for the people of the Commonwealth,” the statement quoted Ms Botchwey as saying.
The meeting would also include five side events, bringing together youth leaders, people with lived experience of the justice system, and disability rights advocates to ensure their perspectives inform ministerial discussions.
The outcomes are expected to help shape the agenda for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, to be held in Antigua and Barbuda later this year.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
3 Feb. 2026
