Research and Publications

Studies and Research Conducted by the Federal Law and Justice Institute

The Federal Law and Justice Research and publications

No.	Title of the Study	Objective / Goal	Status	Researchers	Year/E.C	Description
1	Procedures for Property Attachment, Execution, and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil Cases Involving the Government	To propose solutions that enable effective reforms so the justice system can efficiently manage political, economic, and social relations.	Accepted and assigned for civil procedure law revision	Solomon Areda, Hailemichael Melaku, Eshetu Alene, Mekonnen Andualem, Boja Tadesse, Abebe Fite, Bekele Basa, Worku Megersa	2010	Presented at national consultative forum.
2	Sentencing Practices in Criminal Law	To examine sentencing below statutory limits and compare with international practices.	Submitted to Board	Hailemichael Melaku, Yetnayet Desalegn, Mesfin Eshetu, Hermela Getachew	2011	Supports criminal law reform.
3	Non-Contractual Liability, Compensation Assessment and Distribution in Afar Customary Law	To study Afar customary justice systems and assess their contribution.	Published	Yidnekachew Kebede, Isayas Ayele, Gebremeskel Gebewahid	2011	Study on customary law.
4	Traditional Justice Administration of the Wajirat Community	Study of customary justice systems and development role.	Published	Yidnekachew Kebede, Isayas Ayele, Gebremeskel Gebewahid	2011	Community justice administration study.
5	Customary Legal System Behind Konso Terrace Practices	To document and organize information on Konso customary justice systems.	Published	Institute’s Customary Law Research Team	2011	Focus on Konso customary systems.
6	Problems in Enforcement of Commercial Contracts and Judicial Processes	To identify issues in courts and arbitration institutions.	Published	Yetnayet Desalegn	2011	Commercial contract enforcement issues.
7	Implementation and Monitoring of Pardon, Parole, and Probation Systems	To propose systems and structures for effective supervision.	Completed	Ziad Ridwan, Tadele Teka	2011	Study on correctional systems.
8	Impact of Expedited Criminal Trial Procedures in Ethiopia	To evaluate effectiveness and protection of defendants' rights.	Discussed by Board	Selam Abraham, Seble G/Giorgis, Tewodaj Eshetu, Yilkal Getnet	2012	Evaluation of expedited trials.
9	Study on Shinasha, Sidama, Mejenger, and Wolaita Customary Laws	Study on customary laws and traditional systems.	Completed	Maereg G/Egziabher, Yidnekachew Kebede, Isayas Ayele	2012	Comparative customary law study.
10	Anti-Corruption Law and Its Implementation in Ethiopia	To identify challenges and suggest solutions.	Submitted	Dilnesaw Israel, Muuz G/Luel, Tewodros Dawit	2012	Anti-corruption legal framework analysis.
11	Voices of the Vulnerable on Access to Justice in Addis Ababa	To improve access to justice for vulnerable groups.	Final Draft Submitted	Kemal Bedri, Mebratu Gebeyehu	2012	World Bank sponsored research.
12	Disability and Access to Justice in Ethiopia	To study challenges faced by persons with disabilities.	Final Draft Submitted	Maereg G/Egziabher	2012	Access to justice study.
13	Public Perception Survey on Court Services	To collect feedback on court accessibility and quality.	Presented and Discussed	Justice and Legal System Research Institute	2012	Public opinion survey.
14	Baseline Study for Revising Company Law	To update company law considering economic changes.	Final Draft Submitted	Fekadu Petros, Yitayal Mekonnen, others	2012	Company law reform baseline study.
15	Arbitration Practice in Ethiopia	To evaluate arbitration decisions and propose improvements.	Completed	Tareqegn Hailu and team	2013	Study on arbitration systems.
16	Women’s Participation in Federal Courts	To assess the level of women’s participation.	Completed	Meklit Astatke, Isayas Ayele	2013	Gender participation assessment.
17	Somali Regional State Justice Institutions Needs Assessment	To build institutional capacity in Somali Regional State.	Completed	Kemal Bedri, H/Mikael Melaku, Mezmur Yared, Abera Tola	2013	Capacity building assessment.
18	Harmonization of Ethiopia’s Law with Child Rights Instruments	To harmonize Ethiopian law with international child rights frameworks.	Final Draft Submitted	Zecharias Fassil and team	2013	Child rights harmonization study.
19	Corruption and Maladministration in Ethiopia’s Justice Sector	To identify strengths and weaknesses in anti-corruption systems.	Completed	Mekasha Abera and team	2013	Justice sector corruption analysis.
20	Interaction Between Formal and Informal Justice Systems	To examine cooperation between justice systems.	Completed	Yidnekachew Kebede	2014	Integration of justice systems.
21	Role of Justice Institutions in Economic Development	To study justice institutions’ contribution to development.	Submitted	H/Mikael Melaku, Selam Abraham, Solomon W/Tensae	2015	Justice and economic development study.
22	Implementation of Legal Education Reform Program	To assess legal education reforms in public universities.	Completed	Isayas Ayele	2016	Legal education reform assessment.
23	Study on the Reform of Ethiopian Contract Law	To reform Ethiopian contract law.	Completed	Abdurazak Nesro and team	2017	Contract law reform proposal.
24	Study for the Reform of Property Law	To revise Book III of the Civil Code on property law.	Completed	Mulu Alem Abera and team	2018	Property law reform study.
25	Challenges in Access to Legal Information in Federal Justice Institutions	To assess access to legal information and identify challenges.	Completed	Mulu Alem Abera and team	2020	Legal information accessibility study.
26	Legal Accountability of Justice Institutions: Legal Framework and Implementation	Identifies legal framework and implementation challenges related to accountability of justice institutions.	First Draft	Tadele Teka, Yemserach Yitbarek, Isayas Ayele	2012 E.C.	Assessment of accountability systems in justice institutions.
27	Federal Government Legislative Process System in Ethiopia	Examines the legislative process and provides improvement directions.	Submitted	Solomon Woldetensay, Seyfu Gebremariam	2012 E.C.	Study of federal legislative procedures.
28	Study of Customary Law of the Harari People	Examines customary law institutions and conflict resolution systems.	Submitted	Research Team	2012 E.C.	Research on Harari customary law.
29	Legal Frameworks on Women, Children, and Youth Rights at Federal Level	Assesses laws protecting women, children, and youth rights.	Completed	Research Team	2012 E.C.	Human rights legal framework analysis.
30	Problems Related to Agricultural Land Tenure Rights	Identifies problems related to land use and tenure rights.	First Draft	Gebremeskel Gebrewahid, Hana Birhanu, Hilina Mekonnen, Sewit Zewdu	2012 E.C.	Study on land rights and legal issues.
31	Evaluation of Justice System Reform Implementation	Assesses implementation and outcomes of justice reforms.	Completed	Federal Justice and Legal System Research Institute	2012 E.C.	Justice reform implementation assessment.
32	Role of Customary Laws in Conflict Prevention	Studies the contribution of customary laws to peacebuilding.	Completed	FJLRTI & Jimma University	2013	Conflict prevention and peacebuilding research.
33	Content and Quality of Court Decisions	Assesses institutional structure of court execution systems.	Completed	Federal Justice and Legal Research Institute	2013	Study on judicial enforcement efficiency.
34	Justice Demand and Satisfaction (Hiil Report)	Provides insights into legal problems and justice experiences.	Completed	Netherlands MFA, Attorney General, FJLRTI	2013	Justice demand and satisfaction survey.
35	Treatment and Protection of Mental Health Patients	Provides recommendations for legal protection of mental health patients.	Completed	FJLRTI & University of Gondar	2013	Mental health legal framework study.
36	Legal Framework for Minority Rights Protection	Examines legal frameworks protecting minority communities.	Completed	Research Team	2013	Minority rights protection analysis.
37	Rehabilitation and Correctional Services in Federal Prisons	Studies rehabilitation and correctional service systems.	Completed	Research Team	2014	Correctional service assessment.
38	Factors Exposing Ethical Misconduct in Police and Correctional Institutions	Identifies causes of ethical misconduct and proposes solutions.	Completed	Research Team	2014	Ethical misconduct study.
39	Factors Contributing to Ethical Problems in Federal Courts	Studies legal and administrative structures affecting ethics.	Completed	Research Team	2014	Federal court ethics assessment.
40	Ethical Problems in Prosecution Offices	Identifies ethical challenges in prosecution offices.	Completed	Research Team	2014	Study on prosecution ethics.
41	Legal Framework for Customary Justice	Develops recommendations for integrating customary justice systems.	Completed	Research Team	2015	Customary justice integration framework.
42	Good Governance in Federal Justice Institutions	Identifies governance problems affecting public satisfaction.	Completed	Research Team	2015	Good governance assessment.
43	Effectiveness of Training Programs	Evaluates training effectiveness for justice professionals.	Completed	Research Team	2015	Training effectiveness study.
44	Study on Justice Bureau Reform and Service Delivery in Addis Ababa	Assesses governance, service delivery, and citizen satisfaction.	Completed	Research Team	2015	Addis Ababa justice bureau reform assessment.
45	Government and Religion Relationship in Ethiopia	Analyzes state-religion relations and governance models.	Completed	Research Team	2015	Study on constitutional governance principles.
46	Reintegration of Prisoners into Society	Examines frameworks and programs for prisoner reintegration.	Completed	Research Team	2016	Prison reintegration policy study.
47	Hierarchy and Relations of Federal Courts	Provides recommendations for court administrative systems.	Completed	Research Team	2016	Federal court structure assessment.
48	Administrative Boundary Legal Framework Implementation	Studies administrative boundary laws and institutional gaps.	Completed	Research Team	2017	Boundary law implementation study.
49	Protection of Internally Displaced Persons in Ethiopia	Assesses implementation of the Kampala Convention.	Completed	Research Team	2017	IDP protection legal framework assessment.
50	Judicial Policy in Ethiopia	Analyzes judicial policy issues and proposes policy directions.	Completed	Research Team	2017	Judicial policy analysis.
51	Legal Framework for Compensation of Human Rights Violation Victims	Examines compensation mechanisms and identifies gaps.	Completed	Research Team	2017	Human rights compensation study.
52	Hague Apostille Convention Legal Framework and Implementation	Studies implications of joining the Hague Apostille Convention.	Completed	Research Team	2018	Document authentication legal framework analysis.
53	Binding Interpretation of Cassation Court Decisions	Examines authority and application of cassation decisions.	Completed	Research Team	2017	Supreme Court cassation decision study.
54	Legal frameworks on women, children, and youth rights at federal level	Assesses key international, continental, and national laws protecting women, children, and youth rights, and evaluates institutional capacity of the justice sector, providing recommendations.	-	-
55	Problems related to agricultural land tenure rights	Identifies problems related to agricultural land use and tenure.	Researchers: Gebremeskel Gebrewahid, Hana Birhanu, Hilina Mekonnen, Sewit Zewdu	2012 E.C.
56	Evaluation of justice system reform implementation in federal and regional institutions	Assesses implementation and outcomes of justice reform plans in federal, Oromia, and Tigray justice institutions, identifying gaps and solutions.	Federal Justice and Legal System Research Institute	November 2012 E.C.
57	Role of customary laws in conflict prevention	Studies how customary laws and traditional conflict resolution systems contribute to peacebuilding and how they can be integrated with modern justice systems.	Federal Justice and Legal Research Institute in collaboration with Jimma University	2013
58	Content and quality of court decisions	Assesses institutional structure of federal court execution systems to improve efficiency and quality of judicial enforcement.	Federal Justice and Legal Research Institute	-
59	Justice demand and satisfaction (Hiil Report)	Provides insights into legal problems in Ethiopia, how people respond to them, and the level of justice in daily life.	Partners: Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Attorney General’s Office, Justice and Legal System Research Institute	2013
60	Treatment and protection of mental health patients	Provides recommendations for establishing a legal framework to protect the rights of mental health patients in Ethiopia.	In collaboration with University of Gondar	Completed
61	Legal framework for minority rights protection	Examines legal frameworks protecting minority communities and provides recommendations to address gaps.	-	2013
62	Rehabilitation and correctional services in federal prisons	Description incomplete in source text.	-	-
63	Factors exposing ethical misconduct in police and correctional institutions	Identifies causes of ethical misconduct in federal police and prison institutions and proposes solutions.	-	2014
64	Factors contributing to ethical problems in federal courts	Studies legal and administrative structures affecting ethics among judges and court staff, and provides recommendations.	-	-
65	Ethical problems in prosecution offices	Identifies ethical challenges in the Ministry of Justice and proposes solutions.	-	2014
66	Legal framework for customary justice	Develops recommendations for integrating customary justice systems with formal justice systems.	-	2015
67	Good governance in federal justice institutions	Identifies root problems affecting public satisfaction in justice institutions and proposes improvements.	-	-
68	Effectiveness of training programs	Evaluates training effectiveness for justice professionals and identifies challenges and solutions.	-	2015
69	Study on justice bureau reform and service delivery in Addis Ababa	Assesses governance, service delivery, and citizen satisfaction in Addis Ababa Justice Bureau.	-	2015
70	Government and religion relationship in Ethiopia	Analyzes state-religion relations and proposes a suitable governance model respecting constitutional principles.	-	2015
71	Reintegration of prisoners into society	Examines legal frameworks and programs for reintegrating prisoners and provides recommendations.	-	2016
72	Hierarchy and relations of federal courts	Provides recommendations for improving federal court administrative systems.	-	-
73	Administrative boundary legal framework implementation	Studies administrative boundary laws and institutional gaps, and provides recommendations.	-	2017
74	Protection of internally displaced persons in Ethiopia	Assesses legal and policy frameworks implementing the Kampala Convention.	-	-
75	Judicial policy in Ethiopia	Analyzes judicial system policy issues and proposes policy development directions.	-	2017
76	Legal framework for compensation of human rights violation victims	Examines compensation mechanisms for victims of human rights violations and identifies gaps.	-	2017
77	Hague Apostille Convention legal framework and implementation	Studies Ethiopia’s policy on document authentication and implications of joining the Hague Apostille Convention.	-	2018
78	Binding interpretation of cassation court decisions	Examines the legal authority and application of Supreme Court cassation decisions and identifies gaps.	Prepared by Semira Abdullwasi (Researcher)	2017