The upcoming Criminal Justice Reform Conference, funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is poised to be a pivotal event for legal experts, policymakers, and advocates dedicated to advancing criminal justice reform in the region.
In Guyana, Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney General Anil Nandlall emphasized the comprehensive scope of ongoing legal reforms and significant advancements across various sectors, including criminal justice, civil justice, social services, agriculture, and energy.
He underscored the necessity of evolving Guyana’s legal framework to keep pace with the country’s dynamic economic growth.
Nandlall expressed concerns about the regional criminal justice system, noting the need to address both latent and patent deficiencies amid modernization.
He pointed out that many major players in the region, such as Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica, have not yet incorporated the Caribbean Court of Justice into their systems, despite its significant importance.
The conference, scheduled for July 10–11, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the Caribbean Court of Justice Academy for Law.
This event aims to bring together key stakeholders to discuss and implement crucial reforms for the betterment of the regional criminal justice system.