EALL, 1-2 November 2010
International Experts Conference 'Pillars of Legislative Reform: Transformations and Challenges', Institute of Law, Bizeit University, Birzeit (Palestine), 1-2 November 2010

The Institute of Law in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Ramallah, organized a conference titled “Pillars of Legislative Reform: Transformations and Challenges”, from 1-2 November at the Institute of Law, Birzeit University.

Amongst international experts, Chris Moll delivered a presentation on codification and consolidation practices in Europe, to be taken in account as one of the possible subjects for reform of the Palestinian legislative framework.

One of the most considerable processes in the Palestinian Authority is the effort that has been made and still undergoing to reform laws and legal institutions. This process is of concern due to the impact it has on the progress and development of the emerging Palestinian state. The Palestinian Authority has undergone social, political, legal, cultural and economical changes under the banner of legal reforms during the last two decades. The conference aimed at instigating discussion regarding the nature and the development of legal reforms. The conference outlined the major developments in law reforms during the previous years and contemporary times while putting the whole process in its perspective.

Conference participants discussed the legislative process in Palestine over the last years. It was apparent that albeit the progress achieved in the area of legislation, the Palestinian legislative process still suffers some lacuna that undermine its effectiveness and the effect it is supposed to serve. It is not clear to agree on a consolidate vision toward the modernization and development of this process. The society and public opinion consider the legislative process confused and unclear being sometimes considered ineffective in achieving the desired change and development.

The Institute of Law of Birzeit University and EALL currently seek modes for exchange and cooperation, to support regulatory reform in Palestine and the wider area.