Our Process

What We Do

The Chandler Institute of Justice (CIJ) supports government leaders, lawmakers, and legislative bodies in improving their laws and legal systems. We do this through advisory projects focused on law reform, developing model laws, and conducting practitioner-oriented training programmes.

How We Work

We work with partner governments through a systematic process set out in the Partnership Roadmap below. From leadership engagement to project management and results delivery, our process provides a clear roadmap for co-creating a path towards better governance.

Our Partnership Roadmap

6 Step Process
1
Understand Needs
  • Initial engagement with government officials responsible for law reform initiatives.
  • Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to understand the specific challenges, objectives, and priorities related to the law reform process.
  • Identify key stakeholders involved in the law reform process, including government agencies and legal experts.
  • Establish channels for ongoing communication and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the process.
2
Design the Partnership
  • Define the scope of work, including the objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • Negotiate and finalize a mutually agreed-upon engagement agreement.
3
Develop the Law Reform Strategy
  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis on relevant legal frameworks, international best practices, and socio-economic contexts to inform the reform recommendations.
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the existing legal framework.
  • Develop a strategic plan outlining the approach, methodologies, and timeline for the law reform process.
  • Define specific reform objectives, priorities, and action steps to achieve desired outcomes.
4
Project Delivery
  • Collaborate with legal experts and government officials to draft new legislation or amend existing laws in line with the reform objectives.
  • Conduct thorough reviews and consultations with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine draft proposals.
  • Provide training and capacity building to government officials and other stakeholders involved in the law reform process.
  • Equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and enforce the proposed legal reforms effectively.
5
Complete Deliverables
  • Finalize the draft legislation or reform proposals based on feedback received.
  • Submit the finalized deliverables to the relevant government authorities for review, approval, and implementation.
  • Prepare comprehensive documentation, including reports, summaries, and explanatory notes, to accompany the final deliverables.
6
Post-engagement Support
  • Maintain open lines of communication to facilitate ongoing collaboration and support as needed.