TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The United has appointed a supervisor to supervise the implementation of complete legislation enforcement and justice reforms on this British abroad territory.
Governor Daniel Pruce disclosed this in response to an in depth evaluate by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fireplace & Rescue Companies (HMICFRS), which scrutinized the constructions, sources, conduct, and requirements throughout legislation enforcement businesses within the British Virgin Islands.
The findings spotlight quite a few areas requiring enchancment, with 138 suggestions. These suggestions span varied our bodies, together with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Pressure (RVIPF), His Majesty’s Customs, the Immigration Division, and the Jail Service. The evaluate additionally examines legislation enforcement-related capabilities inside the Legal professional Basic’s Chambers, the Director of Public Prosecution’s Workplace, the Monetary Investigation Authority, and the courts.
The newly appointed implementation supervisor, who arrived final month, has already begun working with varied businesses to deal with the quite a few suggestions outlined within the controversial evaluate.
“The safety of the Virgin Islands is my prime precedence,” Pruce acknowledged after the evaluate was printed.
“I wish to thank all those that have contributed to this complete evaluation of our legislation enforcement capabilities. This evaluate presents an necessary alternative to enhance and tackle the suggestions.”
The governor additionally praised the officers’ ongoing efforts, noting their dedication to implementing the assigned suggestions.
“I commend the work of officers throughout many businesses who’ve already acted on these suggestions. Their dedication is commendable, and I’m dedicated to working with all events and the broader group to ship a complete and efficient response to this evaluate,” he added.
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley echoed the governor’s sentiments.
“It is a severe endeavor for the protection and safety of all inside the Virgin Islands. We are going to solely grasp this chance to rework our legislation enforcement and legal justice preparations by working as one staff alongside the Governor’s Workplace and the legislation enforcement businesses.”
To take care of transparency, the Nationwide Safety Council will obtain common progress updates on these reforms, which will likely be shared with the general public. Moreover, HMICFRS will present a long-term strategic plan later this yr.
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