BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – St. Kitts and Nevis is internet hosting a two-day workshop analyzing the United Nations human rights system, together with nationwide mechanisms for implementation, reporting, and follow-up, in addition to the obligations of States below the UN Conference towards Torture (UNCAT).
Legal professional Basic and Minister of Justice and Authorized Affairs, Garth Wilkin, instructed the opening ceremony that the dual island Federation’s accession to UNCAT is a seamless accountability.
“Ratification is simply the start. The true problem lies in translating worldwide commitments into efficient nationwide practices that safeguard people and improve institutional resilience.
“Gatherings equivalent to this permit us to construct capability, share experiences, and put in place the sensible measures that transfer us nearer to fulfilling the guarantees of UNCAT,” Wilkin mentioned, stressing additionally the significance of regional solidarity in advancing human rights.
“This isn’t a journey that Saint Kitts and Nevis undertakes alone. The OECS as a household of States has lengthy demonstrated its dedication to human rights safety. By pooling experience, strengthening peer-to-peer networks, and amplifying our regional voice, we are able to collectively deal with widespread challenges and reinforce the rule of regulation throughout the Jap Caribbean,” the Legal professional Basic added.
Following the two-day workshop, the week of actions continues on September 11–12 with police investigators taking part in specialised coaching on investigative interviewing and the usage of pressure.
The periods will emphasize necessity, proportionality, and accountability, and goal to equip regulation enforcement officers with sensible abilities to strengthen skilled requirements in policing.
These engagements kind a part of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ broader justice reform agenda and its dedication to working with OECS companions and worldwide our bodies.
The periods have been organized by the Legal professional Basic’s Workplace and Ministry of Justice and Authorized Affairs, in collaboration with the Conference towards Torture Initiative (CTI), the Workplace of the Excessive Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Caribbean Regional Workplace, and the Organisation of Jap Caribbean States (OECS).
