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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.
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.