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AG appeals for feedback on draft amendments to the Sexual Offences Act
The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has called upon the opposition and other stakeholders to carefully review and provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Sexual Offences Act of 2010.
The draft document was released on May 27, with a 21-day window for receiving recommendations and proposals from the public and key stakeholders. This move is part of the government’s commitment to seeking input on significant legislative changes.
AG Nandlall clarifies misrepresentations regarding acquisition of Peter’s Hall properties
– Says consultations were conducted on several occasions with residents
– Compensation to be provided based on properties’ market value
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has refuted claims of unfair property acquisitions in Peter’s Hall, providing detailed information about the extensive consultation process and the compensation measures in place.
This comes after the government signed a $52 billion (US$260 million) contract in May 2022 with China Railway and Construction Corporation Limited to build a new four-lane bridge across the Demerara River, requiring the relocation of approximately 20 properties.
GPS efforts to reduce recidivism working, says Attorney General
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, says the reduction in recidivism rates, signalled a positive trend in the rehabilitation of offenders within the country’s correctional system.
GPS, UG launches mental health training programme
Recognising the dire need to build mental health capacity within the prison system, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) and the University of Guyana’s Institute for Human Resilience Strategic Security And The Future (IRHSSF), on Thursday launched the First Responders Course in mental, neurological and substance abuse disorder.
Today, the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs under the Support for Criminal Justice System (SCJS) Project funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in collaboration with the University of Guyana launched a First Responders Course:
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Prison Service gets $8M speedboat and engine
In efforts to further boost its services, a speedboat and 200-horsepower motors, was gifted to the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) on Wednesday.
During the handing over ceremony held at the Parika Police Station, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Adele Diane Tricia Cole-Clarke presented the speedboat and engine valued over $8 million to Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot.
–AG Nandlall says
ATTORNEY-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall, S.C. has refuted claims suggesting that he “secretly” filed the appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) seeking to overturn the local Court of Appeal’s ruling on the case involving the unlimited parent guarantee.
During an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI) on Sunday evening, the Attorney-General clarified that the application was filed in accordance with the guidelines set by the CCJ.
“The procedure is set down in the rules of the CCJ.
–by writing various parliaments to condemn Bolivarian Republic’s actions
IN a move to address Venezuela’s persistent aggression towards Guyana, Attorney-General Anil Nandlall has outlined a plan to mobilise international support and condemnation through parliamentary channels.
The backdrop to Nandlall’s remarks stems from recent developments in Venezuela, where lawmakers allied to President Nicolás Maduro approved the creation of a new state in Guyana’s resource-rich Essequibo region.
Despite ongoing proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Venezuela has attempted to assert itself to lay claim to Guyana’s territory, citing a December referendum as so-called “justification.”
…parties to file submissions & responses; GECOM seeking to join proceedings
The hearing on the constitutional challenge brought by two of those accused of electoral fraud offences has been adjourned until next month, even as their former employer, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), is seeking to join the proceedings.
On Wednesday at the High Court, acting Chief Justice Roxane George heard a motion seeking to have Section 140 (2) of the Representation of the People Act (RoPA) struck down as unconstitutional.