AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH NEW MINSTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS

UNCLAS SANAA 000521

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH NEW MINSTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS


1. Ambassador met with newly appointed Minister of Legal
Affairs, Adnan Omar al-Jefri, on February 26. Ambassador
congratulated al-Jefri, who was previously Minister of
Justice, on his posting. Al-Jefri discussed the challenges
in balancing rights and responsibilities when drafting and
enforcing laws and regulations, including the new draft press
law. Al-Jefri stated that the Ministry will conduct outreach
programs to educate the public about their rights under the
law, and will also train law enforcement officials on
respecting the public's rights. Ambassador indicated that
the USG may be able to assist in those efforts. Al-Jefri
welcomed the idea of professional exchange and development
programs with the American Bar Association and law school
faculties in the United States.
Krajeski