Bermuda has had chance to collaborate with other Overseas Territories on the legal issues facing them all during a conference of Attorneys General.A total of 13 AGs from territories around the world are participating in the conference at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel.Dominic Grieve, the AG of England and Wales, attended along with Governor George Fergusson, a representative of the US Department of Justice and Bermuda’s Supreme Court judges.Opening the conference yesterday morning, Attorney General Kim Wilson noted: “Even though we hail from varied jurisdictions, and our countries are diverse in culture and nationalities, our commitment and dedication to upholding the legal principles of truth and justice are the same.“So it is against the backdrop of this year’s conference that we are here to discuss some very important matters of mutual interest.”She said there is a varied agenda, covering issues such as conditions of service for public officers, mutual legal assistance treaties and international sanctions.Constitutional issues and the legal aspects of the recent White Paper on Overseas Territories will also be discussed.“Collaborations on such matters as trade, commerce and law enforcement, particularly as it relates to the protection of our borders are all areas which I believe require not only our partnership, but our leadership,” she said.Speaking during a break in proceedings yesterday morning, Sen Wilson told The Royal Gazette: “I always enjoy these meetings because we have an ability to collaborate.“One of the key features is the territorial updates where each territory gives an update for the last year on issues such as legislation and policy issues anything we can share. There’s a number of issues we are all facing.”She said that the conference has proved fruitful in the past. The introduction of witness protection to Bermuda, via the Justice Protection Bill passed in 2010, emanated from a conference a couple of years ago.Sen Wilson also urged the delegates one of whom came all the way from Pitcairn Island in the South Pacific — to take time to enjoy the Island.“I know that this is supposed to be an intellectual gathering of some of the best and brightest minds, but even the most gifted legal brains need to take a bit of down time to rest, relax and recharge,” she noted.“You have travelled to our Island paradise and I want to encourage each and every one of you to take some time to enjoy the beauty of our Island and to immerse yourself in all of the hospitality that we have to offer.“We have unlimited choices available to you: golf, spa, pristine beaches and first-class restaurants showcasing the finest cuisine.”Premier Paula Cox also addressed the opening of the conference, with a reflection on the meaning of justice.“Justice is about people getting their due. A proper balance between what a person gets and what they ought to get,” she said.“Both the good governance of a country and its stability depend on the presence of justice of this kind.“As Ministers we swear an oath of allegiance to carry out our duties and responsibilities without fear or favour.Justice personified is blindfolded, even-handed and blind to differences, such as the colour of skin or place of their birth and who you are.”The conference ends this afternoon with closing remarks from Chief Justice Ian Kawaley.