The Grenada Government is seeking to establish a Sexual Offense Court.
On this score, a delegation headed by the country’s Attorney General, Claudette Joseph, visited Guyana and Antigua/Barbuda on what’s described as a study tour to gain valuable insights in other jurisdictions, relative to the subject.
The five-day tour is said to have been successfully completed.
REPORT:
It was funded by the Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project, funded by the government of Canada, with support from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) and the Supreme Court of Judicature Guyana.
It’s been reported that the team was given the opportunity to visit the Sexual Offences Model Courts in Guyana and Antigua/Barbuda, and observe procedural, technical and legislative steps taken in the specific jurisdictions.
Engagements were also held with members of the Judiciary, court administration and social partners, who worked together to provide support for victims, while ensuring that accused individuals receive a fair trial.
The Grenada delegation included Justice Paula Gilford, Senior High Court Judge, Anna Brizan, Permanent Secretary, Xiomara Forsyth, Registrar for the Supreme Court, Peter English, IT Officer; and Catherine Charles, Court Administrator.
It’s also reported that there were engagements with Consumer Affairs officials in the two countries for the purpose of further developing Grenada’s Consumer Affairs Division.
And, in Barbados, there was said to be a high level meeting with the Ministers of Home Affairs and Labour, Social Relations and the Third Sector focusing on matters related to fostering effective collaborations between the two countries, and identifying areas where collaborations can yield mutually beneficial results.
