Nadi, Fiji: The Republic of Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from February 9 to 12, 2026, bringing together senior legal policymakers from across the Commonwealth to advance discussions on strengthening the rule of law amid global political, economic and environmental pressures.
The high-level meeting will take place at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, with about 150 delegates expected, including Attorneys General, Ministers of Justice and Solicitors General from the 56 Commonwealth member states.
Over three days, ministers will deliberate on how strong legal safeguards underpin everyday life—ranging from democratic participation and access to decent livelihoods to the right to live in safe, healthy and sustainable communities. The meeting is also expected to agree on practical measures to improve access to justice and strengthen legal institutions that support stable societies, fair economies and environmental protection.
The Commonwealth Secretariat said the outcomes of the meeting will help shape the legal and governance agenda for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled to take place later this year in Antigua and Barbuda.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey thanked the Government of Fiji for hosting the meeting, noting that the rule of law is increasingly under strain globally.
“The rule of law remains essential to peace, stability and development, yet it is under serious pressure in many parts of the world. Where it is weakened or unevenly applied, the impact is felt most sharply by ordinary people,” Botchwey said.
She added that for the Commonwealth, the rule of law is a cornerstone of the Charter and requires “practical, thoughtful commitment and cooperation, not rhetoric.”
“In Fiji, our ministers will come together to strengthen the rule of law as the foundation of a resilient future, where every person has a voice in democracy, every worker is treated with dignity, and every vulnerable community is protected from a changing climate,” she said.
The meeting will be chaired by Fiji’s Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga, under the theme “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future.”
Turaga said Fiji hopes the meeting will explore how the Commonwealth can ensure justice systems remain flexible, inclusive and responsive in the face of emerging challenges.
“Together, we will consider the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change, digital transformation and regional cooperation, so that our legal systems remain resilient for generations to come,” he said.
The programme will also feature five side events, bringing together youth leaders, persons with lived experience of the justice system and disability rights advocates, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform ministerial deliberations.
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