The meeting will be convened under the theme: ‘Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future’. 

Hosted by the Government of the Republic of Fiji, the meeting is one of the largest international gatherings of law ministers and attorneys general focused on legal co-operation. 

At the meeting, ministers will examine progress in advancing access to justice and seek consensus on practical steps to remove barriers that prevent people from having their legal needs met. 

The agenda will address a broad range of issues, including the role of technology in justice delivery, model contracts for natural resource governance, legal reform tools, and stronger protections for fundamental rights. 

Outcomes from the meeting will inform the Commonwealth Secretariat’s ongoing work under the Declaration on Access to Justice and help shape the agenda for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. 

Ahead of the law ministers meeting, a series of events will be held, which include: 

Meetings of Senior Officials of Commonwealth Law Ministries  

The Meetings of Senior Officials of Commonwealth Law Ministries will be held virtually on 16 October 2025 and in-person in Fiji on 9 February 2026. 

Both meetings will be chaired by the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Fiji. 

Delegate registration 

Participation in the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting is limited to delegates from Commonwealth member countries and invited observers. 

Delegate registration is currently open. For registration details, please contact the Secretariat at clmm@commonwealth.int

Press accreditation 

International and local journalists wishing to cover the meeting must complete?press accreditation form?by 23 January 2026 in order to gain access to the meeting venue and media facilities. 

Attendance is at the Commonwealth Secretariat’s discretion. The Secretariat does not fund journalists to attend the meetings. 

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