Justice and artificial intelligence, data governance and broader justice reform initiatives were among the key agendas highlighted by Brunei Darussalam Attorney General Datin Seri Paduka Dayang Hajah Nor Hashimah Haji Muhammed Taib during the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) 2026 held in Nadi, Republic of Fiji.
In her intervention, the Attorney General noted that the Meeting’s theme — “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future” — was timely in addressing evolving global challenges. She stressed the importance of ensuring justice systems remain adaptable, inclusive and responsive, particularly in the face of rapid technological advancement.
On justice and artificial intelligence, she highlighted the need to keep pace with emerging technologies while safeguarding due process and upholding the rule of law. She pointed to ongoing national efforts supporting this agenda, including the development of a national AI strategy, governance and ethics guidance frameworks, judicial guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI, and the recent enactment of the Personal Data Protection Order 2025.
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting was held from February 9 to 12 and was officially opened by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka.
The Meeting was chaired by the Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney General of the Republic of Fiji Siromi Turaga, with the support of the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Shirley Botchwey.
Deliberations covered a wide range of issues including democratic resilience and the rule of law, suppression orders, military justice, stablecoins and digital trade, legal responses to misinformation and disinformation, artificial intelligence, marine boundaries and sea level rise, third-party funding in dispute resolution, asset recovery, rehabilitation through legal education in prisons, model contracts and the protection of vulnerable groups.
Law Ministers also adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation, establishing a framework to advance democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law across Commonwealth member states.
The biennial meeting continues to serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and legal reform dialogue among jurisdictions with shared legal traditions.
