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Clare Slattery1, Suzanne Zhou1, Hayley Jones1
1McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer, Level 8, 200 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia.
Health Promotion International
|May 13, 2025
Summary
The International Legal Training Program (ILTP) effectively builds government lawyers' capacity to use law for noncommunicable disease (NCD) prevention and control. This program has demonstrably led to significant legal and policy changes in 30 countries.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Law
- International Health Law
- Health Policy
Background:
- Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) pose a significant global health burden.
- Addressing NCDs requires robust legal and policy frameworks.
- Capacity building for legal professionals is crucial for effective NCD governance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the International Legal Training Program (ILTP).
- To assess the role of legal capacity building in advancing NCD prevention and control.
- To measure changes in participants' knowledge, confidence, and practical application of law for NCDs.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods evaluation combining pre- and post-course surveys (2014-2023).
- Analysis of legal and policy changes implemented by participants in their home countries.
- Assessment of publicly reported outcomes related to NCD law and policy.
Main Results:
- 450 participants from 97 countries/territories completed the ILTP over 10 years.
- Participants reported significant increases in confidence and knowledge regarding NCD law.
- ILTP-supported projects contributed to NCD law/policy changes in 30 countries, legal defence in 5, and a cost recovery lawsuit.
Conclusions:
- Capacity building for government lawyers is an effective strategy for driving NCD legal and policy reform.
- The ILTP demonstrates a successful model for global NCD governance.
- Continued investment and expansion of legal capacity building programs are essential for NCD control.
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