Position Paper

Published 3rd February 2009, 9:39am

Position Paper of the Human Rights Committee for the third round of constitutional negotiations

3 – 6 February 2009

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The attached document details the five outstanding issues of interest to the HRC following the conclusion of the second round of talks:

1. The need to use clear and positive language in drafting the Constitution;
2. The proposal by the Cayman Islands Government to restrict the right of non-discrimination at section 16 so that it is no longer a positive, free standing right;
3. The proposal by the Cayman Islands Government to delay the implementation of section 6(3), which requires segregation of juvenile offenders from adult prisoners and treatment appropriate to their age and legal status, for four rather than two years;
4. Consideration of the inclusion of a right to self-determination; and
5. Consideration of the inclusion of rights to healthcare and housing.

For further information contact: Human Rights Committee