Haiti Launches National Training Program for Judicial Actors Ahead of New Penal Codes

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) officially launched the National Training Program for Judicial Actors on the new Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to Le Nouvelliste. The initiative is part of preparations for the two texts' entry into force, scheduled for January 1, 2027. According to the report, the training of judicial actors aims to familiarize them with the new legal provisions and strengthen their capacity to apply them. The launch ceremony was held, Le Nouvelliste reported, though additional details on the venue, participating institutions and the program's duration were not available in the published excerpt. The effort reflects government steps to ready the justice system for a significant overhaul of Haiti's criminal law framework. Le Nouvelliste is the only cited source for this report, and further specifics on the program's scope and funding were not immediately provided.