The 3rd Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness was held on 15 and 16 February 2025.

　At the opening ceremony, following the opening remarks by Mr. KANDA Junichi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Justice, as well as by Mr. John Brandolino, Director of the Division for Treaty Affairs of UNODC, and Dr. Phiset Sa-ardyen, Executive Director of the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), as co-organizers of this forum, Her Imperial Highness Princess Tsuguko of Takamado delivered a congratulatory speech.

　After the opening ceremony, key note lectures were delivered by Mr. TAKASHIMA Ryosuke, Mayor of Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Dr. SUMIDA Mihoko, Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study, and Dr. Simon Deakin, University of Cambridge.
　Mr. TAKASHIMA talked on the leadership and dialogue which provided insights regarding the qualities needed for active youth on the global stage.
　To further enrich discussions, Dr. SUMIDA and Dr. Deakin shared dynamic perspectives on the utilization and challenges of AI in the field of law and justice, as well as how to solve practical problems posed by its use, as forefront researchers in this field. 

　At the end of this forum, a set of recommendations was adopted. These recommendations will be presented to the United Nations and expected to be a reference to policy makers and practitioners.
　By organizing the youth forums, the Ministry of Justice of Japan continues to contribute in conveying youths' voices to the international community and fostering leaders in the field of law and justice who can play an active role in the international community.