University of Liverpool’s School of Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) continues to strengthen its international partnerships and expand its global outlook. On Wednesday 21 May 2025, SLSJ signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Judiciary of Thailand.
Bespoke legal training solutions
Thai judges have previously attended the School’s Human Rights Summer School over the past two years, forming a relationship of shared values with Liverpool, and this MoU now paves the way for further collaboration. In particular, both parties were keen to agree to work on bespoke legal training solutions for the Thai judges, to create opportunities for study visits, and to arrange co-hosting of academic events.
University of Liverpool’s Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fiona Beveridge, signing the MoU.
Prior to the signing ceremony, the Secretary General of the Office of the Judiciary, Mr Thiratai Charoenwong, Chief Judge Rathavich Ariyapachpol, and Justice Kamonchanok Katinasamit, discussed with SLSJ Dean, Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, Head of Law, Professor Rob Stokes, and Law Director for Internationalisation, Dr Andrea Gideon, on how to take the collaboration forward, post the MoU signing.
Secretary General Thiratai Charoenwong signing the MoU.
Areas of shared interest
Areas especially of interest for training activities include criminal procedure and rehabilitation in narcotic cases, economic crime, cybercrime, and consumer protection in e-commerce.
Following the discussion, they were joined by University of Liverpool’s Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Fiona Beveridge, who signed the MoU with Secretary General Thiratai Charoenwong.
Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, Dean of the School of Law and Social Justice, said:
“I welcome the signature of an MoU between the School of Law and the Office of the Judiciary in Thailand. We are looking forward to strengthening our collaboration through education, training and research to address major global challenges in the field of law and regulation.”
