Constitutional Modernisation

The constitution is of fundamental importance to the development, acknowledgement and protection of human rights in the Cayman Islands.

The Human Rights Committee considers it essential to provide independent commentary and analysis of the Government’s constitution reform proposals, as well as some suggestions for improvement.

The following documents help define how Human Rights should be integrated into the Cayman Island Constitution.

Statement on Public Meeting

Public meeting on the Constitution 19 February 2009

Statement on the Constitution

Statement of Sara Collins on behalf of the Human Rights Committee.

Position Paper

Position Paper of the Human Rights Committee for the third round of constitutional negotiations 3 – 6 February 2009.

HRC Closing Statement

Second Round of Constitutional Talks 13–17 January 2009.

The Cayman Islands Draft Constitution

This Constitution will be the subject of a referendum in May 2009.

Opening Statement of the Human Rights Committee on the 2008 Constitutional Modernization Proposals.

 

Human Rights Committee Report on Constitutional Modernisation

The 2008 Constitutional Modernisation Proposals and their Human Rights Implications

The Establishment of a Human Rights Commission

The Establishment of a Human Rights Commission in the New Constitution for the Cayman Islands.

Last Updated: 2009-01-23