An introductory course entitled “Induction Programme for Judicial Commissioner” has been held from 15 to 22 December 2015 in The Secretary’s Office, Judicial Appointments Commission, Palace of Justice, Putrajaya. The course’s primary objective is to prepare and enlighten the newly appointed Judicial Commissioners (JCs) on their duties, responsibilities and best practices.

A total of 10 newly appointed JCs attended the course, and a total of 12 papers have been presented by a panel of speakers consisting of Senior Judges, namely the Federal Court Judges, Court of Appeal Judges and High Court Judges. The papers presented are Judge Craft, Case Management, Conducting Trial and Hearing, Capital Offences, How to Read Statute, Practical Approach to Judgment Writing, Family Law, Mediation, Land Acquisition, Civil Procedure: Salient Features of the Rules of Court 2012, High Court Special Powers and Salary, Allowances and Benefits for Judges.