RSIPF PROSECUTORS COMPLETE PRACTICAL TRAINING COURSE
Officers from the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have completed a six-week course aimed at strengthening prosecutorial capacity across the police and justice services.
The program equipped 21 RSIPF officers from the Police Prosecutions Department with specialist legal and investigative skills to enhance their ability to uphold the rule of law and ensure access to justice across Solomon Islands. Twelve of the participants came from provincial police stations.
The course brought together key justice agencies, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Public Solicitors Office and the National Judiciary, to assist in building the specialist legal and prosecutorial skills of the RSIPF.
Prosecutors in training observing a moot court in progress.
This included RSIPF officers participating in a moot court at the Solomon Islands High Court which enabled RSIPF officers to put their skills into practice through real-time scenarios.
The training was delivered through the Australia-Solomon Islands Partnership for Justice, which supports Solomon Islands’ security and stability priorities in line with Solomon Islands National Security Strategy.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Deputy Commissioner of Police Ian Vaevaso commended the participants for their dedication.
“This training should empower you with the legal knowledge and prosecutorial tools needed to serve our communities with fairness, professionalism and integrity,” he said.
Nicole Smith of Australian High Commission presents Certificate to participant.
Director of Public Prosecutions, Andrew Kelesi, congratulated the graduates and reiterated the importance of ethical conduct in prosecutorial work. “Prosecutors are guardians of justice. Your role is to uphold the rule of law with fairness, integrity and ethical responsibility,” he said.
Acting Australian High Commissioner, Andrew Schloeffel, acknowledged the strong collaboration between Australia and Solomon Islands in the law and justice sector.
“This program is a testament to our shared values and commitment to building a safer, more stable Solomon Islands,” he said. “Australia is pleased to partner with the RSIPF in strengthening the foundations of law and justice in Solomon Islands.”
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– AHC Media Release