Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ALGIERS1789
2006-10-09 16:20:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Algiers
Cable title:
JUSTICE MINISTER INDICATES DESIRE TO MOVE FORWARD
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ALGIERS 001789
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/08/2026
TAGS: PGOV PREL AG
SUBJECT: JUSTICE MINISTER INDICATES DESIRE TO MOVE FORWARD
ON LEGAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS AND JUDICIAL TRAINING
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Thomas F. Daughton;
reasons 1.4 (b, d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ALGIERS 001789
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/08/2026
TAGS: PGOV PREL AG
SUBJECT: JUSTICE MINISTER INDICATES DESIRE TO MOVE FORWARD
ON LEGAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS AND JUDICIAL TRAINING
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Thomas F. Daughton;
reasons 1.4 (b, d)
1. (C) Minister of Justice Tayeb Belaiz, in a brief October 7
introductory call by the Ambassador, placed considerable
emphasis on concluding a bilateral extradition treaty with
the U.S., called it a logical outcome of the joint
U.S.-Algeria fight against terrorism, and linked it to mutual
legal assistance and cooperation. He mentioned that Algeria
had recently concluded a bilateral extradition treaty with
the United Kingdom. The Ambassador noted that past U.S.
attempts to discuss Algerian detainees at Guantanamo Bay had
resulted in minimal Algerian reaction and, as a result, a
bilateral extradition treaty was perceived as not a high
priority for Algeria. Belaiz responded that there was active
interest, as there was in concluding a bilateral agreement on
assistance in criminal matters. He added that it was
important to move forward as well on a bilateral treaty that
facilitated access to the Algerian justice system by foreign
investors. (Note: In connection with the return of
terrorist suspects to Algeria, the UK and Algeria recently
included a bilateral extradition treaty and treaties on
mutual legal assistance in criminal and civil matters. End
note.)
2. (C) Belaiz stressed that training was an important
component of the current judicial reform process. He was
particularly interested in programs aimed at
professionalizing judges. In response, the Ambassador
briefly detailed relevant MEPI and other programs in Algeria,
including the Commercial Law Development Program on
bankruptcy and adjudicating disputes on credit, a U.S. Patent
and Trademarks Office program on intellectual property
rights, and an American Bar Association program on ethics.
The Ambassador noted that the programs had been successful
and had highlighted an Algerian desire for more training and
exchange.
DAUGHTON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/08/2026
TAGS: PGOV PREL AG
SUBJECT: JUSTICE MINISTER INDICATES DESIRE TO MOVE FORWARD
ON LEGAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS AND JUDICIAL TRAINING
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires, a.i. Thomas F. Daughton;
reasons 1.4 (b, d)
1. (C) Minister of Justice Tayeb Belaiz, in a brief October 7
introductory call by the Ambassador, placed considerable
emphasis on concluding a bilateral extradition treaty with
the U.S., called it a logical outcome of the joint
U.S.-Algeria fight against terrorism, and linked it to mutual
legal assistance and cooperation. He mentioned that Algeria
had recently concluded a bilateral extradition treaty with
the United Kingdom. The Ambassador noted that past U.S.
attempts to discuss Algerian detainees at Guantanamo Bay had
resulted in minimal Algerian reaction and, as a result, a
bilateral extradition treaty was perceived as not a high
priority for Algeria. Belaiz responded that there was active
interest, as there was in concluding a bilateral agreement on
assistance in criminal matters. He added that it was
important to move forward as well on a bilateral treaty that
facilitated access to the Algerian justice system by foreign
investors. (Note: In connection with the return of
terrorist suspects to Algeria, the UK and Algeria recently
included a bilateral extradition treaty and treaties on
mutual legal assistance in criminal and civil matters. End
note.)
2. (C) Belaiz stressed that training was an important
component of the current judicial reform process. He was
particularly interested in programs aimed at
professionalizing judges. In response, the Ambassador
briefly detailed relevant MEPI and other programs in Algeria,
including the Commercial Law Development Program on
bankruptcy and adjudicating disputes on credit, a U.S. Patent
and Trademarks Office program on intellectual property
rights, and an American Bar Association program on ethics.
The Ambassador noted that the programs had been successful
and had highlighted an Algerian desire for more training and
exchange.
DAUGHTON