TORTOLA, British Virgin Island, CMC – The Governor of this British Abroad territory, John Rankin, says {that a} crew of United Kingdom (UK) specialists is now reviewing the territory’s legislation enforcement and justice procedures.
In a current interview, the Governor stated there have been a number of seizures of weapons, ammunition, and medicines within the territory this yr. He stated that is the place the Fee of Inquiry (COI) suggestions come into play.
“Firstly, the Fee of Inquiry advisable a wider legislation enforcement and justice assessment of all of the companies concerned on this space,” Rankin stated in a current interview.
He identified that the assessment covers not simply the Royal Virgin Islands Police Pressure but in addition the Customs and Immigration departments, the courts, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and presumably the Workplace of the Lawyer Common.
“The assessment is being carried out by a bunch of specialists, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Hearth and Rescue Companies, and they’re really within the territory now as I communicate. [They are] actual specialists in these areas, finishing up these opinions [and] wanting on the buildings of these companies,” the Governor defined.
He additional stated that officers will take a look at how the establishments work collectively, how they’re resourced, how they’ll higher perform their capabilities, and the way they’ll have higher joined-up operations to enhance the justice system and legislation enforcement.
Regarding the police, Rankin stated the crew will take a look at whether or not they have the required amenities, sources, and powers to be efficient in crime prevention, crime detection, and making arrests.
The Governor stated the legislation enforcement assessment will produce a report in March. He commented that he was assured and hoped it might be complete and will assist to set the way in which ahead for legislation enforcement within the territory for the subsequent ten years and past.
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