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Why do we organise the Council of Europe Conference of Ministers of Justice ?

In pursuing its statutory aim to achieve greater unity between its member states, notably in respect of Justice and the Rule of Law, the Council of Europe is constantly facing new challenges. Our societies are changing rapidly, and old answers are no longer satisfactory. 

In order to anticipate and address new developments, the Council of Europe periodically convenes Conferences at Ministerial level.

In its 60 years of existence, the Organisation has held 30 Conferences of the Ministers of Justice of our member states.

At the close of every conference, the Ministers decide on proposals for common action to make to the Governments of the Council of Europe.

The next, 31st, Conference will address the theme of Responses of Justice to Urban Violence.