Publications
The Following Reports are available for purchase. Other reports from Conferences are available for Individual Members through the Membership Area. To join as an Individual Member, please go to the Membership page.
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PRINCIPLES AND DECLARATIONS
The Commonwealth Principles (Latimer House) on the Three Branches of Government
(includes the Latimer House Guidelines on Parliamentary Supremancy and Judicial Independence, the Nairobi Plan of Action for Africa and the Edinburgh Plan of Action for the Development and Implementation of the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles).
Copies available from the CMJA or click here to access the documents.
HISTORY OF THE CMJA 1970-2020
Due to the weight of the book, a special postage rate applies for orders from Europe or the Rest of the World.
Postage to Europe – £13
Postage to the Rest of the World – £30
MANUALS AND TOOLKITS
A Guide for the Magistrate in the Commonwealth: Fundamental Principles and Recommended Practices
Formerly “The Magistrate in the Commonwealth : A Training Manual”
Updated: August 2021
Available in hard copy (£5.00) or CD (£5.00). Both versions £10.00
Available free to Individual Members on the Membership Area.
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Guide for the Magistrate in the Commonwealth: Fundamental Principles and Recommended Practices
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Gender and Human Rights Toolkit
Containing the International/Commonwealth regional instruments for use by paralegals/lawyers and judicial officers. Updated 2010. CD version only.
COMMONWEALTH JUDICIAL JOURNAL
Free to members (or £20.00 per copy)
Last issue Volume 28, No 1, June 2026
Contents
EDITORIAL
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
ARTICLES
“Artificial Intelligence: Can Judges Effectively Monitor its Ethical Use of A in the Courtroom? The Indian Experience” Rajesh Bindal
“The Role of Civil Society in the Quest for a People’s Constitution in Botswana” OBK Dingake
“A Case for Juries in International Criminal Tribunals: Why Not?” Emmanuel Ekundayo Roberts
“Defining Native Identity In Sabah, Malaysia: Limitations, Legal Reforms, And The Way Forward”, John Sikayun
“Innovations in Judicial Practice in the Family and Children’s Division of Trinidad and Tobago” Charmaine A. Joy Pemberton
“Finding Yourself in Retirement: Reflections Beyond the Bench” Courtney A. Abel
Proving Corruption and Defending the Corrupt: Constitutional and Evidential Challenges in Africa
The Supreme Court of Zambia at Fifty: Looking Back and Going Forward
Judging
BOOK REVIEWS
Proving Corruption and Defending the Corrupt: Constitutional and Evidential Challenges in Africa
The Supreme Court of Zambia at Fifty: Looking Back and Going Forward
Judging
LAW REPORTS
Minister of Health and the Environment and others v Howe and others
Parekh v Attorney General
Previous volumes available – click here to join or request information on subscriptions or costs of copies of individual journals.
If you are a legal or judicial officer and would like to contribute to the journal please click here for ways to contribute and contact the Editor on: info@cmja.org
CMJA NEWS
Free to members
Last issue Volume 57, April 2026
Contents:
Editorial
Commonwealth Day Message from His Majesty The King
Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting
Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation
Working Together to Respect Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Canada Welcomes Wales 2026
Outstanding Achievement in Law
Judicial Independence Issues
New Members
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