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The Government of Guyana through the Chambers of the Attorney General & Ministry of Legal Affairs in collaboration with the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Academy for Law will be hosting the First Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform - Advancing the Needham’s Point Declaration on July 10 and 11, 2024, at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Georgetown.
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Guyana defends favourable ratings at CFATF Plenary
By Staff Reporter
| June 9, 2024
GUYANA’S 4th Round Mutual Evaluation Report was adopted at the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) 58th Plenary and Working Group Meetings held from June 2, to June 7, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
BORDER CONTROVERSY: Guyana, Venezuela to submit second round of written pleadings
By Staff Reporter
| June 12, 2024
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC MP; Legal Counsel, Philippe Sands; Agent for Guyana at the ICJ, Carl B Greenidge; and Legal Counsel Pierre D’Argent, and Lloyd Gunraj, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Guyana to the Kingdom of Belgium.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC MP; Legal Counsel, Philippe Sands; Agent for Guyana at the ICJ, Carl B Greenidge; and Legal Counsel Pierre D’Argent, and Lloyd Gunraj, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Guyana to the Kingdom of Belgium.
… as hearing proceeds before ICJ
PRESIDENT of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Judge Nawaf Salam on Tuesday convened a crucial meeting with representatives of Guyana and Venezuela to discuss the next procedural steps in the ongoing controversy over the Arbitral Award of October 3, 1899.
Guyana leading in legal reform amid economic boom – AG Nandlall
Clestine Juan
By Clestine Juan
| June 13, 2024
Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C.
Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, S.C.
…As the nation undergoes ‘transformative’ changes
GUYANA is at the forefront of transformative legal reform, addressing the nation’s rapid economic and social changes, according to Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC.
During his recent appearance on Trinidad’s CNC3’s ‘Morning Brew’ show with host Jason Williams, Nandlall discussed the upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Conference and highlighted the extensive legislative changes taking place in Guyana.
New $65M DPP office opened in Essequibo
– marks major advancement for regional justice system
THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has inaugurated a new $65 million facility in Onderneeming, Region Two, on Wednesday, significantly enhancing the administration of justice for the Essequibo population.
This two-storey building will serve multiple functions, with the upper floor dedicated to housing DPP lawyers and the lower floor designed for public and staff interactions. The opening ceremony was marked by remarks from several key officials, emphasizing the transformative impact of the new office.
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.