Consultation on Coroners and Law Reform Commission Bills

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Dear Editor,

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Monday participated in consultations at the Attorney General’s Chambers on the Coroners (Amendment) Bill and the Law Reform Commission Bill. Participants included Christopher Ram, representing the Guyana Bar Association, among others.

Discussions were centred primarily on the provisions for appointment of Commissioners and an agreement was reached with the Attorney General on how these persons would be appointed.

The PSC, being wholly cognisant of the many obsolete laws which remain in the Laws of Guyana and the need for careful culling of contradictory laws, fully supports, with minor amendments, the Law Reform Commission Bill.

With respect to the Coroners (Amendment) Bill, it was noted that the substantive Coroners Act needs to be fully reviewed.

The Commission also commends the Legal Affairs Ministry for arranging this consultation with civil society and for taking on board suggestions made by the attendees. This augurs well for future cooperation between the Government and civil society organisations.

 

Sincerely,

The Private Sector

Commission

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