Legal and Constitutional Affairs Division

Commonwealth countries share similar legal and constitutional structures, besides the common legacy of the Common Law system to which a majority of the Commonwealth countries subscribe. The Legal and Constitutional Division (LCAD) of the Secretariat helps bring about cooperation in constitutional and administrative matters among member states. It also strives for progress in legal aspects of development and administration of justice systems. In its functioning it also places importance on human rights and the rule of law. LCAD also facilitates the Commonwealth Law Minister's Meeting which is held every three years. Advocacy relating to legal and constitutional matters within the Commonwealth could focus on LCAD.