(f) facilitate the harmonious implementation of decisions taken by multilateral
organisations of which SADC States are members;
(g) develop, as far as possible, common strategies and standards dealing with the
administration of justice and law enforcement;
(h) promote legal assistance to the SADC institutions as may, from time to time, be
required;
(i) promote the harmonisation of administrative and legislative measures in civil and
criminal matters; and
(j) facilitate the development, within State Parties, of facilities to enhance
information sharing, and to undertake and promote research on legal issues of
common concern within the mandate of SADC.
ARTICLE 3
FUNCTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
1. State Parties hereby establish the following functional institutions for the
implementation of this Protocol:
(a) the Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys-General,
(b) the Committee of Legal Experts, and
(c) the Legal Sector Co-ordinating Unit.
2. The Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys-General
(a) The Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys-General (hereinafter referred
to as "the Committee of Ministers") shall consist of Ministers of Justice/AttorneysGeneral.
(b) The Committee of Ministers shall (i) be responsible for providing guidance and for co-ordination of policies,
programmes and projects for the Legal Sector;
(ii) advise Council on legal matters arising from the activities of SADC; and
(iii) liaise with the SADC Secretariat on matters pertaining to the Legal Sector.
3. The Committee of Legal Experts
(a) The Committee of Legal Experts (hereinafter referred to as "the Legal Experts")
shall consist of legal experts, one each designated by each State Party.