Seminar on

Religious and Cultural Competence

Religious Freedom, Rights, and the Justice Systems

by Prof. Souaiaia

A 60-minute colloquium focusing on how cultural and religious issues impact criminal cases from arrest to post-conviction. The program is intended to help legal practitioners, especially criminal defense and plaintiff’s attorneys, evaluate claims of infringement on religious freedom, and understand the post-conviction and civil claims frequently filed by religious incarcerated persons. Information presented in this session will focus on Islam and Muslims, but information can be adapted and applied to individuals adhering to other cultures and religions. 

 This event has been approved for credit by Iowa Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education (Total CLE Hours Approved: 1; Diversity Hours Approved: 1). This approval means that time spent in continuing legal education activities incorporated in this accredited program may be credited against the continuing legal education requirement of fifteen (15) clock hours per year, established by Rules 41.3 and 42.2 of the Iowa Supreme Court. 
Presentations and Discussions

Presenters

Dr. Souaiaia

About Prof. Souaiaia

Dr. SpearIt

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