ILSTA recently welcomed a delegation from Yunnan, China to discuss the legal sector and lawyer setup in the country. ILSTA and lawyers emphasized the importance of lawyers not just in litigation, but more importantly in drafting statutes, agreements, and contracts, which is often not well-known or understood. Well-drafted contracts by lawyers can prevent litigation. Lawyers ensure often an important role in ensuring legal clarity and reducing disputes

Third Consultative Meeting to Establish the ASEAN Prosecutor Body/Entity
Mr. Jumpon Phansumrit, Deputy Attorney General, along with a delegation from the Office of the Attorney General of Thailand, participated in the Third Consultative Meeting to Establish the ASEAN Prosecutor

